Contest: On Being “From Away”
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 20. Dec, 2008 | 24 Comments
Welcome to the final Saturday Whimfield contest!
My stash of prizes has grown low, so be sure to enter this contest as this might be your last chance to receive free stuff from our rickety little house in the middle of a snowy field!
(If you’re reading this and thinking, “Hey, I’ve got free stuff [...]
Should We Get A Dog? (Conclusion: No!)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 18. Dec, 2008 | 35 Comments
I’ve often toyed with the idea of getting a dog. They’re so cute and warm and cuddly. Don’t you just want one?
I mean, look at this one, our neighbour’s dog, Angel. She comes and visits us once in a blue moon. She looks menacing, but I’ve never trusted a dog more than I trust this [...]
How to Maximize Your Free Time: Making a List Can Change Your Life
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 15. Dec, 2008 | 9 Comments
You know those people who work full-time, raise children, volunteer, keep house, paint, sing, garden, and do yoga six days a week? There seem to be a lot of these productive people around, but I’m saddened to report that I’m not one of them.
But although I’m no time management expert, I have spent a lot [...]
Contest: Favourite Books (Winner) and Some Great Reads
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 13. Dec, 2008 | 10 Comments
Just wanted to congratulate Kim, who won a copy of the book “Roughing it in the Bush” by Susanna Moodie in last Saturday’s contest!
Kim’s favourite book:
City of Joy
by Dominique LaPierre
This novel tells the true life story of a priest who ministers to the inhabitants of a slum in India’s Kolkatta (now known as Calcutta.) An [...]
Why Snow is like a Good Friend
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 11. Dec, 2008 | 11 Comments
I love snow.
I can’t help but love snow because it covers everything with such a perfect white blanket.
When covered in snow, our yard transforms from unkempt and overgrown to pristine and well-manicured.
When I look at our yard covered in snow, I see it at its best. All imperfections fade into the background and all I [...]