Category Archives: Feats of Wonder

The Downside of Up

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Mrs. Spit

I have been trying to stick to a routine in these days of social distancing. I have been trying to get up at about the same time, go to bed at the same time, get dressed, put on makeup, walk … Continue reading →

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Burn the Boats

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Mrs. Spit

Somewhere between the tension of being deeply practical and sensible and being, well, somewhat fierce, I . . . It wasn’t that I hadn’t realized I’d fallen in love with this guy. I’m dumb, but I’m not that dumb. I’m … Continue reading →

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E-1

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Mrs. Spit

If you’ve never spent time around a campaign office (and if you haven’t, you should. Everyone should volunteer on a campaign at least once!) E-1 might not make sense. It means the eve of the election. It’s 9pm here in … Continue reading →

Posted in Feats of Wonder, Politics, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Princess of Magic

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Mrs. Spit

I have come to believe that our pets have their own form of magic. It’s a magic so total, so complete, and so seemingly ordinary that it explains everything. Life is simple to a pet. There are sunbeams, there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Feats of Wonder | 8 Comments

Tell me when it gets fun?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

This week I figured out how to change the batteries in the number pad on my door. It was far easier than I expected and I was pleased. I went to visit some family. I took the car to the … Continue reading →

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In Humble Defence of Middle Age

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

A week ago Friday I posted a status update on Facebook. I was poking fun at being a walking cliche. Instead, I caught hell for daring to call myself middle-aged. I’m serious. Five different people felt the need to tell … Continue reading →

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The Sea of Disconnect

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

I would like to be the person who starts this post with my favourite quote by Eleanor Roosevelt – that most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Except I threw out 5 mostly … Continue reading →

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Still Trudging

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

Get up. Make coffee. Let dog out. Feed cats. Drink coffee. Get dressed. Go to work. Write to do list.  Attend meetings. Send emails. Work through to do list. Go home. Let dog out. Rest for half an hour. Feed … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Sorrow and Reconciliation

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

The women in my family have told a story for generations. It’s a simple story: At some point the Fort of York came under threat from the Iroquois, so the women and children were put on boats because the Fort … Continue reading →

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Everyone needs a nag

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

I’m sitting at the Nook this morning. It’s owned by a good friend and it’s a handy place to run away to when I need some time and space to focus on something.  I’m a bit invested – I spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette, Feats of Wonder | 6 Comments