(You Had To Be There.)
Katy was having a grouchy evening, so James decided he’d try to amuse her by juggling three of her bath toys. It worked – she cackled with glee when he juggled them, and cackled harder when he lost control of…
Katy, Month 9
Hi-ho, Hi-ho, It’s Off To Work I Go
It’s a Friday afternoon, and I’m finishing up some projects on my laptop while Katy naps. This is the last weekday afternoon in the foreseeable future where I’ll be able to do this: by the time this post goes live,…
Someday These Guys Will Be Best Friends
Crafting While Katy Sleeps: The Bumper Snake
About a month ago I saw a cute and clever crib bumper on Pinterest. If this were in a Splurge vs. Save magazine column, it would be on the Splurge side, and Ikea’s plush snake would be on the Save side….
Katy, Month 8
So You Think Being A Housewife Is A “Sacred Duty”
There was this recent letter to the newspaper that really got my goat. It’s titled “What’s wrong with being a housewife?” and of course, is written by a bloke. In case it gets taken down or paywalled, here’s a screengrab….
My Father, The Troublemaker
I’m very fond of my dad for a number of reasons. Of late I’ve been particularly impressed by his knack of calling out people and things that don’t make sense to him. He told off a young couple for necking on the MRT in full…
Katy, Month 7
Out and About: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
The Singapore Garden Festival is running right now, and for the first time it’s being held at Gardens by the Bay instead of at Suntec. Tickets include entry to the fully-enclosed Flower Dome – an air-conditioned conservatory that mimics the…
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