Category Archives: this week in my life

Christmas Day (belatedly)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jove

It seems I have been slack on the blogging front. However I did think about blogging over the holiday and even took some photos for the purpose. Mat spent quite a bit of Christmas Day pottering in the kitchen. You … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jove

It's Monday morning and I'm still in Rhinebeck. The sun is shining. It is almost too warm for a sweater if you are in the sun. This is the first year I've stayed this long. I'm so glad I did. … Continue reading →

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How to spot JoVE in a crowd at Rhinebeck

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jove

I am off to the NY Sheep & Wool festival this weekend. Although I have a shopping list for yarn, my main purpose in going is to meet up with people I interact with online but don’t get a lot … Continue reading →

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What happened to July?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by jove

Well, Freya got all the math, latin and geography done that we planned before she went off to camp. On our way to camp we had a bit of a discussion and she thinks that kind of 6 week intensive … Continue reading →

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An update

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jove

I’ve been busy but I wanted to drop by and let you know what with. I had a business trip to Edmonton last week and tacked on a visit to the Farm School gang. Using credit card and airline points … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on January 28, 2012 by jove

That’s the word of the week around here, I guess. We went to see the public health nurse on Tuesday to get the vaccinations that kids Freya’s age would normally get in school. And it turns out if you don’t … Continue reading →

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New year’s not really resolutions

Posted on January 22, 2012 by jove

I can’t find the camera but I’m not going to let that stop me from blogging. While I was enjoying my relaxing holiday, I allowed myself to mull over some new year type things. Words for the upcoming year. Qualities … Continue reading →

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post holiday update

Posted on January 15, 2012 by jove

I’m not at all sure where to start but wanted to say that I’m still here and things are happening. Trip to England We went to England for the Christmas holiday period. Freya went in mid-December and travelled up to … Continue reading →

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oops, where was I

Posted on November 6, 2011 by jove

Sorry, got busy and didn’t update here for a bit. I was away doing some work in Windsor and got to meet a few of those people I’ve met on the internet while I was there. Full details (if you … Continue reading →

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Weekly roundup

Posted on October 16, 2011 by jove

Let’s get the whining out of the way first. I cut my thumb this morning, with a kitchen knife. I now have 2 stitches and a massive bandage and the freezing is starting to wear off. Luckily, typing does not … Continue reading →

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