Monthly Archives: December 2012

How are you feeling about this?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Learning the hard way

Her Facebook status reveals that in eight weeks she will be back in the USA. I don’t It’s been a weird exercise in self awareness since my daughter popped back home. It was quickly obvious that she had returned too … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, humor | Tagged Birkenstock, children, facebook, family, humour, Jane Lynch, Lesbian, Mardi Gras, Samantha Ronson, Tina Fey, United States | 4 Comments

Unbearable Arms

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Learning the hard way

Hi America, This blog entry bears no resemblance to my usual fare, and I apologise for anyone expecting levity – today…not so much. I grew up regarding you as kind of the cooler older brother – the guy that did … Continue reading →

Posted in Not so funny | Tagged American Old West, Gun control, Monash University, Port Arthur Massacre, Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, United State, USS Sirius (AK-15) | 5 Comments

My diamond days are over.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Learning the hard way

Turns out diamonds are not my best friend. I was recently charged with the task of merchandising a selection of diamond rings, bangles and earrings; a fiddly job that gave me new appreciation for my opposable thumbs. Surreptitiously slipping on … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, humor | Tagged Christmas, Coco Chanel, Diamond, Engagement ring, Gemstone, humor, inheritance, Jewellery, Jewelry, pearls, Shopping | 2 Comments

Naming right(s)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Learning the hard way

Finally New Idea has it right. After a year and a half of monthly magazine covers exclusively announcing the royal bump, young Kate is finally with child. Rule bloody Brittania! This is excellent timing for the whole world seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged baby names, family, humor, Kate, Mountbatten-Windsor, names, New Idea, Prince William Duke of Cambridge | Leave a comment

But once a year…

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Learning the hard way

It’s official – I’ve lost my Christmas mojo. This was the weekend to erect the tree and hang the wreath announcing to the world just how damn festive you are with your syncopated fairy lights flashing madly in the window. … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged Canada, Christmas, Christmas ornament, Christmas tree, facebook, Holiday, humor, Santa Claus, tinsel, Tree | 2 Comments