Category Archives: Leah’s thoughts

back to my old job

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

It is both good, and strange, to be back at my previous job for the summer. Good because… they are great people to work with. Good because I get to walk around a lot, or at least stand at the … Continue reading →

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on the new edge of springtime

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

A paragraph from one of my favourite books, a paragraph about the glory of springtime that drives me mad with outdoor-fever: “On the new edge of springtime when I stand on the front porch shading my eyes from the weak … Continue reading →

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the sound of peepers

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I ran to the grocery store tonight for a couple of items: Baileys, carrots, yogurt, lettuce. When I walked out of the grocery store I heard peepers, quite loud. It was in contrast to the parking lot, the bright lights, … Continue reading →

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le printemps

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

I am in need of the springtime. Of le printemps. I am in need of dirt-time. Of spend time outdoors, hearing the birds. Of walking around the garden and seeing new things coming up. Pulling things out too… that’s necessary. Aaahhh… … Continue reading →

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earth day birthday

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

The twenty-second of April is my birthday, and it’s also Earth Day. When I was maybe seven years old, one of my little friends who lived in Antigonish, where, apparently, there was a big annual Earth Day celebration, was visiting … Continue reading →

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“Black Betty”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

I just cried a bit over a car, y’all. But she was not just any car. Black Betty was my first car. I bought her back in 2010. With my own money, and I paid off the loan, and I … Continue reading →

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magic vs. hard work

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

When you see someone do something that they are good at doing, it can seem like magic. It seems effortless. Preparing a big meal and making everything taste good and be warm at the same time. Cutting the graft just … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Top: Bulk Barn, Sydney. Then: Wentworth Perk, Sydney. Bottom two: Salvation Army, North Sydney. This time last year myself and Laura Moore of Finders Keepers held a little contest to get people to post pictures of Easter eggs from all … Continue reading →

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March: Currently

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Walking a lot since my car broke down, which is actually a good thing, since I love walking. Hearing the snow melting and the miniature creeks running. Listening to “18 Months” by Calvin Harris on repeat. Apparently my 14-year-old self, who … Continue reading →

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lately – sharing isn’t always caring

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The blog has been quiet. I knew it would be, but still, I don’t like it. I am a “sharer” in life: I like to share joy with others. I like to tell stories. I like to make eye contact … Continue reading →

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