I know I haven't been seen 'round these parts lately...won't you come and visit me over in my new corner of the blogosphere/internets/world wide web?
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Something new and Delish!
I know I haven't been seen 'round these parts lately...won't you come and visit me over in my new corner of the blogosphere/internets/world wide web?
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Nothing is impossible, but impossible is nothing.
There are certain things in life you think you'll never experience. "It couldn't happen to me." "That could never happen." "I'll never be that unlucky." and also..."I'll never be that lucky."
I have found myself in many situations in my work as a journalist where I fall into that sort of thinking.
I once did a story on a new addition of a room in University Hospital in Edmonton for grieving parents to spend time with their stillborn baby. It was a soothing room, meant to be very quiet and still, comfortable and private. I did this story as a television reporter, and it struck me as very very sad, but I am not going to lie to you - the thought, at that time, of parents holding and photographing their dead baby, seemed almost macabre. Little did I know how, first of all, the parents absolutely need this to start their grieving and ultimately healing process. And little did I know, secondly, that I'd be in that situation one day, feeling like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't walk, and I...Just. Could. Not. Believe. This. Was. Happening.
I did a story on premature babies, also at the University of Alberta Hospital - these teeny, tiny human beings who just against all odds make it into the world and many thrive. In my story I covered the healthy ones who came home and went on to live full lives, but I also highlighted the problems that many underdeveloped early babies have from breathing problems to a lack of neurological development and more. I am a feeling human being with a sensitive side and I was teary-eyed during shooting and editing, but with a healthy attitude I moved on, thinking this could never happen to me. And when it did, I spent the first few days not in utter joy or complete terror, but operating in a sort of void of emotion. It was there, and I was there, but again, I...Just. Could. Not. Believe. This. Was. Happening.
And last night I was in an ambulance with Finn, transferring him to a hospital closer to our home. I had done a television story once on ambulance crews, and that was the only time I had ever been in an ambulance, until last night. That's not a place you want to be. But Finn is stable and more - he is doing so very well that we are thanking our lucky stars. I almost couldn't believe it was happening, last night.
But, I think I've learned my lesson.
It also makes me realize that just as I should never, ever again push aside thoughts of potential bad things with the summary dismissal of ,"Oh that would never happen to me", I also ought not to put limits on what good and wonderful things can happen in life.
I used to, and had I held on to that thought rather than being open to joy as much as sorrow, having been through these experiences, I might have missed out on what a miracle we are living right now. On how my world and every single thing in it has changed. How there's a whole lot that just doesn't matter anymore, and a whole lot that matters the most.
No more limiting self-talk.
Nothing is impossible, but impossible is nothing.
Here is the beginning of my post. And here is the rest of it. Click here to read rest of story...
I have found myself in many situations in my work as a journalist where I fall into that sort of thinking.
I once did a story on a new addition of a room in University Hospital in Edmonton for grieving parents to spend time with their stillborn baby. It was a soothing room, meant to be very quiet and still, comfortable and private. I did this story as a television reporter, and it struck me as very very sad, but I am not going to lie to you - the thought, at that time, of parents holding and photographing their dead baby, seemed almost macabre. Little did I know how, first of all, the parents absolutely need this to start their grieving and ultimately healing process. And little did I know, secondly, that I'd be in that situation one day, feeling like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't walk, and I...Just. Could. Not. Believe. This. Was. Happening.
I did a story on premature babies, also at the University of Alberta Hospital - these teeny, tiny human beings who just against all odds make it into the world and many thrive. In my story I covered the healthy ones who came home and went on to live full lives, but I also highlighted the problems that many underdeveloped early babies have from breathing problems to a lack of neurological development and more. I am a feeling human being with a sensitive side and I was teary-eyed during shooting and editing, but with a healthy attitude I moved on, thinking this could never happen to me. And when it did, I spent the first few days not in utter joy or complete terror, but operating in a sort of void of emotion. It was there, and I was there, but again, I...Just. Could. Not. Believe. This. Was. Happening.
And last night I was in an ambulance with Finn, transferring him to a hospital closer to our home. I had done a television story once on ambulance crews, and that was the only time I had ever been in an ambulance, until last night. That's not a place you want to be. But Finn is stable and more - he is doing so very well that we are thanking our lucky stars. I almost couldn't believe it was happening, last night.
But, I think I've learned my lesson.
It also makes me realize that just as I should never, ever again push aside thoughts of potential bad things with the summary dismissal of ,"Oh that would never happen to me", I also ought not to put limits on what good and wonderful things can happen in life.
I used to, and had I held on to that thought rather than being open to joy as much as sorrow, having been through these experiences, I might have missed out on what a miracle we are living right now. On how my world and every single thing in it has changed. How there's a whole lot that just doesn't matter anymore, and a whole lot that matters the most.
No more limiting self-talk.
Nothing is impossible, but impossible is nothing.
Here is the beginning of my post. And here is the rest of it. Click here to read rest of story...
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Welcoming our little man
A quick quick post as I know there are at least a handful of you still visiting this space and awaiting news!
I gave birth to our three-pound, one-ounce sweetheart between 11 and 12 weeks early, last Wednesday (Oct 21). He is currently doing very well in NICU, and will stay there for between 7-10 more weeks.
He is beautiful, he is a fighter (and he even looks like one!) - and we are more in love with him than we knew was possible.
I am so thankful, even though he's there and it tests my strength, intestinal fortitude, will, resolve and every molecule of my being to not bring him home with me! It's simply too soon. He's under the 24/7 watchful eye of an incredible complement of nurses, doctors and support staff, and he is coming along as they expect him to.
It's opened our eyes to a whole new world - yes, one with a baby but also one with terms like CPAP (the breathing assistance he is on, that is one people with apnea use) - he is not intubated, he is not on a ventilator so this is very good. And words like bilirubin, jaundice and gavage - things we are dealing with.
Justine, his nurse last night said he is an eater and a grower.
He's being tube fed but it's breast milk (yay me!) and it is regularly upped, so soon they will be able to remove the tube. He also had a little taste of breast milk last night when Justine put a few drops in his mouth to soothe him.
He lost some weight after birth (normal) and isn't up to his birth weight yet but we hope soon. I am pumping like a madwoman (quite a visual) so he's got a LOT of milk in the freezer when he needs it, with 16 or so small 2 oz. bottles added every day. I am one motivated mama!
So, I won't keep you waiting any longer -- I'd like to introduce you to our little man, Finn Jacob. We love him so much.
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I gave birth to our three-pound, one-ounce sweetheart between 11 and 12 weeks early, last Wednesday (Oct 21). He is currently doing very well in NICU, and will stay there for between 7-10 more weeks.
He is beautiful, he is a fighter (and he even looks like one!) - and we are more in love with him than we knew was possible.
I am so thankful, even though he's there and it tests my strength, intestinal fortitude, will, resolve and every molecule of my being to not bring him home with me! It's simply too soon. He's under the 24/7 watchful eye of an incredible complement of nurses, doctors and support staff, and he is coming along as they expect him to.
It's opened our eyes to a whole new world - yes, one with a baby but also one with terms like CPAP (the breathing assistance he is on, that is one people with apnea use) - he is not intubated, he is not on a ventilator so this is very good. And words like bilirubin, jaundice and gavage - things we are dealing with.
Justine, his nurse last night said he is an eater and a grower.
He's being tube fed but it's breast milk (yay me!) and it is regularly upped, so soon they will be able to remove the tube. He also had a little taste of breast milk last night when Justine put a few drops in his mouth to soothe him.
He lost some weight after birth (normal) and isn't up to his birth weight yet but we hope soon. I am pumping like a madwoman (quite a visual) so he's got a LOT of milk in the freezer when he needs it, with 16 or so small 2 oz. bottles added every day. I am one motivated mama!
So, I won't keep you waiting any longer -- I'd like to introduce you to our little man, Finn Jacob. We love him so much.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Fall Friday musings
I'm in a certain mood, and feeling a certain word these days that if it slips away, I try (because as Yoda says: Either do or do not, there is no try) I work really hard at bringing back into my consciousness and approach to everything.
Organic. Less in the no-fertilizers or pesticides way but in the natural, harmonious, flowing, isn’t it easy way.
I am admiring people to whom good things seem to come naturally and easily...because I know things don't come naturally and easily at all, rather because they are able to accept such gifts with grace...versus my reaction which is often times shock, disbelief and the suspicion that something bad has to be around the corner to counterbalance the good.
I am working at acceptance, and trust, and always, always...always hope.
And, I am in the mood for fall.
For cozying together, for the smell of leaves and fires at night...for reading and cups of tea and warm, soft sweaters and dark denim and leather boots. For baking and making stew, sewing a quilt (hello, Posie Gets Cozy's Ollalieberry Ice Cream Quilt) with matching pillow cases to make a true nest to sink down into on a cool fall night
(I'm getting started), and knitting a blanket.
Here are some images that inspire me this season, and that to me speak of organic. (Click to make image bigger.)
1. Alex Marshall serving bowl, on sale from $108 to $69.99, at Remodelista.
2. Fog Linen Work Apron, £35 at selvedge dry goods.
3. Vintage German grain sack from Stephanie Lloyd.
4. A Madsen kg271/bucket bike, $1299. What would I put in the bucket? Pooch. Pumpkins. Picnic. Anything!
5. My Fiorentini & Baker boots - blogged about before, and coming to me this weekend!
6. J.R. Watkins Black Cleaning Bucket, $10.99
And, I am so happy that The Swell Season's new disc comes out in October. I heard one song on CBC Radio's Q and I cried (thanks, Jian Ghomeshi!). If you're in love, or you wish you were, I defy you to listen to this song without at last one tear rolling down your cheek. "...maybe I was born to hold you in these arms..."
Next week - Fall Fashion musings. Til then, have a glorious fall weekend.
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Organic. Less in the no-fertilizers or pesticides way but in the natural, harmonious, flowing, isn’t it easy way.I am admiring people to whom good things seem to come naturally and easily...because I know things don't come naturally and easily at all, rather because they are able to accept such gifts with grace...versus my reaction which is often times shock, disbelief and the suspicion that something bad has to be around the corner to counterbalance the good.
I am working at acceptance, and trust, and always, always...always hope.
And, I am in the mood for fall.
For cozying together, for the smell of leaves and fires at night...for reading and cups of tea and warm, soft sweaters and dark denim and leather boots. For baking and making stew, sewing a quilt (hello, Posie Gets Cozy's Ollalieberry Ice Cream Quilt) with matching pillow cases to make a true nest to sink down into on a cool fall night
(I'm getting started), and knitting a blanket.Here are some images that inspire me this season, and that to me speak of organic. (Click to make image bigger.)
1. Alex Marshall serving bowl, on sale from $108 to $69.99, at Remodelista.2. Fog Linen Work Apron, £35 at selvedge dry goods.
3. Vintage German grain sack from Stephanie Lloyd.
4. A Madsen kg271/bucket bike, $1299. What would I put in the bucket? Pooch. Pumpkins. Picnic. Anything!
5. My Fiorentini & Baker boots - blogged about before, and coming to me this weekend!
6. J.R. Watkins Black Cleaning Bucket, $10.99
And, I am so happy that The Swell Season's new disc comes out in October. I heard one song on CBC Radio's Q and I cried (thanks, Jian Ghomeshi!). If you're in love, or you wish you were, I defy you to listen to this song without at last one tear rolling down your cheek. "...maybe I was born to hold you in these arms..."
Next week - Fall Fashion musings. Til then, have a glorious fall weekend.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
ModernGear Home: James Perse Furniture
Oh, great. I have a major love affair with James Perse clothing...and now there is a James Perse Furniture collection? That's it...it's too much...I just can't take it!!
Well okay, okay, I can. Here are my favourite pieces - for wardrobe and for home. I am all UP into James Perse. (Did I really just say that?)
Perse for summer (for me) would have been all about his maxi dresses (and how I hope this is a trend that will continue next summer), like the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic Sulphur RACERBACK LONG DRESS, $155
And even the shorter styles, too, like the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Charcoal CAP SLEEVE A-LINE DRESS, $155
For fall, I really like the working of his super-soft cotton and fleece into a few different items. LOVE the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black FLEECE HOODED A-LINE DRESS, $195
And wouldn't this look amazing with skinny jeans and black leather boots, with a soft black scarf? JAMES PERSE WOMEN Charcoal BIAS CUT DRAPED V-NECK Blouses, $135
It's really pouring outside and fall is HERE, and I'd love to be sitting in my chilly office wrapped in the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black OPEN DRAPE CARDIGAN Blouses, $155 or...
...the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Night Owl HOODED FLEECE JACKET Sweaters, $225
Even the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic FLEECE SWEATSHIRT doesn't look like a slovenly sweathshirt of my university years. ($110)
Love these two bottoms for lounging or yoga/pilates: JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black CROPPED PANT, $125
JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic Sulphur EASY LOUNGE PANT, $135
And what collection of favourites would be complete without cashmere?! JAMES PERSE WOMEN Heather Grey CASHMERE BLEND CARDIGAN Sweaters, $225
I also really like James Perse for men - here are just a few of my faves: JAMES PERSE MEN Black LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE SWEATSHIRT, $135
JAMES PERSE MEN Greystone Pigment LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE HOODIE, $195
JAMES PERSE MEN Black ACTIVE HALF ZIP, $150
JAMES PERSE MEN Olympic Sulphur LOUNGE LONG SLEEVE CREW, $50
So when I tried to imagine what James Perse furniture would look like, I wondered, how would it translate from his wearable collections? I have found a few pieces that I think look just as comfortable and easy to incorporate as his clothing.
It may be raining, but the forecast is for sun tomorrow. I'd love to curl up in a ray of sunshine on either the new Carbon Chaise from the Malibu outdoor Collection, or the Colony Chair.
For inside the home, The Nor Cal Collection's Sonoma Chair and Sofa feature fabric that is a cotton and linen blend. They wouldn't last a day around my dog, but my goodness - how comfortable and chic would that one day feel?!
There's even more - a desk, tables, and the Los Angeles collection that can be used outdoors (with Yellow Balau wood) or indoors (featuring Rough Sawn White Oak). Suffice it to say, it's all pretty fabulous. See for yourself at JamesPerse.com.
Click here to read rest of story...
Well okay, okay, I can. Here are my favourite pieces - for wardrobe and for home. I am all UP into James Perse. (Did I really just say that?)
Perse for summer (for me) would have been all about his maxi dresses (and how I hope this is a trend that will continue next summer), like the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic Sulphur RACERBACK LONG DRESS, $155
And even the shorter styles, too, like the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Charcoal CAP SLEEVE A-LINE DRESS, $155
For fall, I really like the working of his super-soft cotton and fleece into a few different items. LOVE the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black FLEECE HOODED A-LINE DRESS, $195
And wouldn't this look amazing with skinny jeans and black leather boots, with a soft black scarf? JAMES PERSE WOMEN Charcoal BIAS CUT DRAPED V-NECK Blouses, $135
It's really pouring outside and fall is HERE, and I'd love to be sitting in my chilly office wrapped in the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black OPEN DRAPE CARDIGAN Blouses, $155 or...
...the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Night Owl HOODED FLEECE JACKET Sweaters, $225
Even the JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic FLEECE SWEATSHIRT doesn't look like a slovenly sweathshirt of my university years. ($110)
Love these two bottoms for lounging or yoga/pilates: JAMES PERSE WOMEN Black CROPPED PANT, $125
JAMES PERSE WOMEN Olympic Sulphur EASY LOUNGE PANT, $135
And what collection of favourites would be complete without cashmere?! JAMES PERSE WOMEN Heather Grey CASHMERE BLEND CARDIGAN Sweaters, $225
I also really like James Perse for men - here are just a few of my faves: JAMES PERSE MEN Black LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE SWEATSHIRT, $135
JAMES PERSE MEN Greystone Pigment LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE HOODIE, $195
JAMES PERSE MEN Black ACTIVE HALF ZIP, $150
JAMES PERSE MEN Olympic Sulphur LOUNGE LONG SLEEVE CREW, $50
So when I tried to imagine what James Perse furniture would look like, I wondered, how would it translate from his wearable collections? I have found a few pieces that I think look just as comfortable and easy to incorporate as his clothing.
It may be raining, but the forecast is for sun tomorrow. I'd love to curl up in a ray of sunshine on either the new Carbon Chaise from the Malibu outdoor Collection, or the Colony Chair.
For inside the home, The Nor Cal Collection's Sonoma Chair and Sofa feature fabric that is a cotton and linen blend. They wouldn't last a day around my dog, but my goodness - how comfortable and chic would that one day feel?!
There's even more - a desk, tables, and the Los Angeles collection that can be used outdoors (with Yellow Balau wood) or indoors (featuring Rough Sawn White Oak). Suffice it to say, it's all pretty fabulous. See for yourself at JamesPerse.com.Click here to read rest of story...
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