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Subject line HERE… no HERE!

It arrived. It took 2 long months of waiting - but it arrived. I was enlightened, and entertained. I was amused, and embarrassed. And even though Annie Serteich made fun of people like me (Bloggers, and nerds) I feel great.
Why? My copy of “Subject Line Here” arrived.  The event […]

Hats off to you my friend…

So it’s seldom that I will blog a viral video.  One of those entertaining and entirely amusing ‘net’ things that by word of mouth beomes near ledgend.
This case however… is different.
Enter Star Wars - and James Earl Jones, voice of Vader.  But - what if his dialoge was from OTHER movies?  Darth but not exactly!
See […]

5 Carbs, 3 Proteins and a Pair of Billy Bob Teeth

Carb counting and drywall.  It’s all I think about.  That and the fish I should be hunting, articles I should be writing and blogs that no-one is seeing.
Why?  It’s simple.  Everything in my universe has shifted exactly 19.3345 degrees off kilter.
Lin’s recent diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes has thrown us off balance, and we are now […]

Benjamin Scratchley

What can one say. Seeing a glimpse of your childs face - for the very first time.
I’m stunned - terrified, excited, and so much in love with a child that I haven’t even met… He’s an extension of me - a new member of a big and scary world - under my protection.
Good […]

Oh Canada!

Images by ‘Scratch’.
It’s the 4th of July now, and the Canada Day long weekend has drawn to a close, and ended up in a stinky pile called “Monday disguised as a Tuesday.” What this means is - a new work week with too few hours and too much work.
The last few days have been […]

Geocache this…

IMGP0610.JPG by ‘Scratch’.

So - I’ve entered the realm of those who need real beatings in the world of geocaching. My latest cache is tiny, difficult to locate, heartless and cruel. I’m so pleased.
Find it if you dare!

Maya Watch: Day 03

Clicky for Peetchur by ‘Scratch’.

As you probably know, we have 2 dogs: Maya, the “puppy”, and Cordelia, the “senior” (well, 4 years old). When we first got Maya, we tried the same routine as Cordie, by letting her go about the house freely while we were at work. This was not too successful. Among other […]

But… I’m Pregnant…. [blink blink]

FOOOOT
Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’.
Greg got kicked in the head last night. Probably the first of many, I’m sure. The kick was from the baby, of course, not from me. He gets stronger every day, and it’s kind of fun watching my belly do contortions on its own.
I told Greg that now I’m at 22 weeks […]

Stanley Cup Final - Game 7

booya
Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’.

Can the Oil pull out all the stops and recapture the Stanley Cup for Canada - where it belongs? NHL.COM readers think so.
I just know my Jersey is on - the beer is cold and the TV is already tuned to CBC.
Bring it on Canes. No matter what happens - […]

Cholesterol, Fat, Sodium, and Barbeque sauce.

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Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’.

The title really says it all. Peter’s Drive-in in Calgary. They only do Burgers, Dogs, Fries, Rings, Milkshakes and Softserve.
When you can focus on just one thing - you tend to be good at it. And Peter’s has been focused for a long time.
It’s both terrible and fantastic. In […]