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Six Things that Make me Happy

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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I was recently tagged by a fellow O Town blogger Ottawa Street Style.  The idea was to put together a list of 6 things that make me happy, and then tag 6 others.  This has taken me awhile, it’s true.  It may even have taken me too long, but what the heck.  It was fun.  I [...]

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Winter Weekend Whirl

Sunday, January 18, 2009

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A Friday night in the midst of an arctic cold snap is usually the kind of night when the call of the couch is strong, and the blankets beckon.   It’s the perfect occasion to pull up the popcorn bowl and shovel away your sorrows after a long hard week, or to cuddle up with the [...]

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Winter Blues? Go for Burgers!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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When in doubt, eat out!  Today was long, and hard, and really cold.  I’m tired of too much traffic and no place to park, and the idea putting together a healthy meal for my fella and the girl felt like way too much of a stretch.  So instead of battling through, we three caved in [...]

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The Mayfair Re-Opens! The View From Outside

Sunday, January 4, 2009

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Like many of you, I had great plans this past Friday night that didn’t unfold exactly as I would have hoped.  It was to be a fabulous evening of fun and film at the The Mayfair Theatre’s grand re-opening, preceded by quick bite at Siam Kitchen, Ottawa’s longest established Thai Restaurant.  Admittedly, I may have been a [...]

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Breakfast and a Bargain – The Christmas Edition

Monday, December 8, 2008

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Yesterday, it was time finally to get into the spirit of the holiday season and to track down the perfect Christmas tree.   I have always found the natural pine scent and the twinkling soft lights of a Christmas tree to be both calming and uplifting, and so as overwhelming as the busy month of December [...]

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Ottawa’s Best: X-Press Readers Vote

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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Last week, results of the ever popular Ottawa X-Press Best of Ottawa 2008 Readers Poll were published.  Apparently, almost 90, 000 online votes in four areas including Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Around Town and Local Lore were cast. In addition to the declared winners, several honourable mentions for each category were also determined.  You can [...]

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