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2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies Truly Entertained

Published July 28, 2012 | By cjblythe

At points throughout these ceremonies I sang, laughed – and cried.

I sang when music that is so familiar and that I have so loved could be heard interspersed among the poetry, prose and drama of the opening ceremonies. Music reverberated from such artists as the London Symphonic Orchestra conducted… Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family, Humor, Mom Stuff, Music, News, Politics, Reviews, Sports, Sports, Television, Travel | Tagged 2012 Olympics, cauldron, Chariots of Fire, David Beckham, flame, humour, Israeli athletes, Jacques Rogge, London, London Symphony Orchestra, moment of silence, music, Olympics, opening ceremony, Queen Elizabeth, Rowan Atkinson | Leave a comment

Wipe Out Homophobia!

Published July 13, 2012 | By cjblythe

I LOVE THIS! It was posted by a friend on Facebook and I couldn’t resist posting it here…

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Posted in Family, Humor, Mom Stuff, Politics, Relationships | Tagged canada, cartoon, hockey, homophobia, humour, marriage, mom, Tim Hortons, wipe out homophobia | Leave a comment

Doug Pitt, the Second Most Famous Pitt

Published July 10, 2012 | By cjblythe

I heard about this new commercial for Virgin Mobile and just had to check it out.

It features Doug Pitt, aptly billed as the ‘second most famous Pitt’ since his older brother is Brad Pitt. …Heard of him?

This ad is ingenious in its use of understated, intelligent humour based… Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Mom Stuff, Relationships, Reviews, Television, Tips, Videos | Tagged Brad Pitt, commercial, Doug Pitt, humour, Second Most Famous Brother, video, viral video, Virgin Mobile | Leave a comment

Everyone Should Laugh at Themselves

Published September 14, 2011 | By cjblythe

I’m like the next person. I hate the chain emails I get that tell me I must “reply to 20 of my friends or they’ll all die”. You know the kind.

However, I’ve learned to reserve judgment when I spot them in my inbox because periodically they contain real gems… Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family, Hints, Household, Humor, Kids, Meals, Mom Stuff | Tagged cartoon emails, chain emails, email, gems, gold, humour, humourous cartoons, humourous emails, inbox, judgment, old friend | Leave a comment

Too Many Words

Published April 29, 2011 | By cjblythe

Mark, Erin and Stuart

In the dictionary of my husband Mark’s life, there are too many words in the English language.

Mark, Erin and Stuart at Trenton Air Show

Mark may be described by our children and others as somewhat obsessive, controlling, fixated and fanatical when in fact he is… Continue reading →

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