There’s no doubt that Christmas is going to be different this year. We are going to be missing some of the usual players, and the usual feast. Always one to embrace change, this year we are going to overhaul the entire adventure, and make it a fondue. We’ve had fondues before. Sometimes we have done…
I let my brother back up my truck and trailer last night. No, wait – that’s not quite right: I actually asked my brother to back up my trailer last night, while I stood by and watched. It was a moment a long time in the making. This story begins in the year 1998. This…
For a couple of years now, I’ve been tired. I’ve been pent up, wound up, fed up, and in need of a break. I love my life and I love my job, but it’s sometimes all a tad overwhelming (yes, I am whining). Working in customer service, troubleshooting websites all day, can be draining -…
Have you ever heard Bohemian Rhapsody on the Kazoo? Here’s James’ rendition – but it’s a couple of years old. (more…)
One of my favorite things of all is my musical family! It’s a tradition in my family. My Dad loved to play and sing, and his family members all did too. In this photo, you can see my Dad, my brother, and James when he was a baby. There are musicians too, on my Mom’s…
Casey is our 18 month Golden Lab, and she likes to chase her tail. She’s also just plain crazy! Here are some fun videos of her. (more…)
About Laurena:
A Support Engineer for WordPress VIP (Automattic), I currently live in Oliver, in the Interior of British Columbia (in Canada’s only desert), with my husband and three sons.
My past lives include teaching, journalism, and business ownership doing website design and development.
I am always learning something new, and am passionate about finding awesome solutions to tough problems.
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