Author Archives: Heather

Creativ Idols

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Heather

Late in October I went to Toronto’s bi-annual Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival (currently being re-branded to CreativFestival). It is a big (for Canada) show with lots of vendors, presentations and classes. I try to attend the fall show, most … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Now with 1/3 Less Debt

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Heather

On the first Friday of this month I made the final payment on one of my student loans. It was my smallest loan of the three that I ended up with, but at least it is gone. On a more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 28, 2006 by Heather

I’ve been thinking about my plans to take part in NaNoWriMo in November, and I think that I am going to give it a pass.  It is not so much the fear of forcing myself to write so many words … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ghosts and Christmas Trees

Posted on October 27, 2006 by Heather

Halloween hasn’t happened yet, but Christmas trees are already decorating the stores. It is enough to turn anyone into a Scrooge. In Canada, Thanksgiving occurs early in October, so Christmas is the next big holiday after Halloween. But, for goodness … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Writing for NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Heather

 A few years ago I decided to take part in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).  The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November.  The focus is on quantity, not quality.  Sounds pretty easy, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Windows Vista

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Heather

Today I learned that it is not a good idea to install a beta operating system while dealing with PMS. I was very grouchy to begin with today, and spending several hours fighting with Windows Vista RC1 made me down … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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To Shop, or Not to Shop

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Heather

I recently finished reading Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping by Judith Levine. It is a journal/editorial piece about how Ms. Levine stopped shopping during 2004, buying only the necessities (i.e. basic food, personal care items, etc.). She even … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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