The Pear Tree

A Book of Days

editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:53:57 +0000

I tried, this year, I really did. I tried to make the transition from traditional book-form agenda packer to techno-savvy iPhone calendar user.

But alas.

Mid way through January I caved, nipped over to Chapters and picked up one of the last remaining agendas in stock. Happily, they were on for half price, and one of the ones I’d been eyeing before Christmas was still there.

Old Meets New at a Heritage Photo Shoot

editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:49:29 +0000

There are two ways I’ve found of getting through the winter. The first is to hunker down in a warm place and bide my time safely removed from the elements. When I get sick to death of that, I force myself outdoors to confront my discomfort with the cold, and attempt to find some pleasure in it.

The Mother Load: Lost in Transition

editor — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:27:50 +0000

I had an epiphany today and it was all thanks to Cyndi Lauper. I was in the grocery store, pushing my kids, Miss Two and Mr. Four, in a buggy, and suddenly the song ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ came on, very faintly.

A Practical Pastime

editor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:32:51 +0000

A way back in October I told you about the new skill I had gleaned: Knitting in the round. You can read about it here. At the time, I didn’t tell you what I was making, because it was going to be a Christmas present for someone in my family.

Something for the Bleak Midwinter

editor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:10:37 +0000

It’s so easy to find fault with January. The snow is not so pretty now (if you have it at all- we don’t). All is bare and the biting air is far from inviting.