October 2013

Brandt’s Randt – Swearing in the City Hall Horseshoe

So much fuss about a whole lot of nothing this week when London Mayor Joe Fontana called a slow process, full of red tape, “bullshit”.  It’s not that I think conversation in political meeting should be as loose as it is on a loading dock.  It’s something else entirely.  And I randt about it!   …

Airstream Update

If I could save time in a bottle I’d give it to my husband so he could get more hours inside the 1969 Airstream we”re renovating.  I say “we” even though I haven’t done a thing yet! I’m involved in decisions but no actual effort until after the grunt work is done.  …

Countertops No Stranger to Controversy – House Proud, Sun Media

Frequent dinner-party guests know there are three topics to avoid if you want to have a pleasant evening: politics, religion and countertops. No matter what you prefer in a kitchen counter there will undoubtedly be someone who thinks you’re out of touch and can’t wait to explain why before they’ll pass you the rolls. …

Spoiler Alert! On Spoiler Alerts (Includes a Breaking Bad Spoiler)

Deep, passionate and fascinating discussions took place this week on social media and in real life about spoiler alerts.  Although we’ve discussed it before, and I’ve jokingly taken to Twitter to warn against anyone spoiling things for me, it has really stepped up in light of the Breaking Bad finale.  …