Product Management, Productivity and Personal musings
These posts are from a blog I wrote from 2009 to 2012 called lady business.
I didn't attend Occupy Vancouver this weekend but I did catch part of it. (Nick's parents were here this weekend and we were downtown for a bit on Saturday.) I have to say that I agree with the sentiments of the Occupy Wall Street movement. I think that the gap between the rich and the …
{Thanksgiving dinner.} It's been a busy two weeks! We had a wonderful time in Whistler and have been enjoying having Nick's folks here this week. Our kitchen sink isn't functional right now, which is a bit frustrating, but that's when you have to look even harder for small joys. {Brownies that Nick made on a …
{Preach it, brother!} Life is busy this week which means not a lot of time for my beloved blog. For some reason though, there is always time to get distracted by the internet. Here are a few things distracting me this week: How to be organized. A pretty dress that I'm coveting. A great cause …
I think Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday and this year was extra lovely. We went up to Whistler with some friends and cooked the whole weekend, interspersed with games of crib, Great Dalmuti, walks and wine. It was cozy and lovely and just like a Thanksgiving should be.
{Heaven with red wine.} Last Friday I got a massive craving for pasta carbonara and having never made it before, figured I should give it a whirl! Turns out, it's a super easy dish to make, though it doesn't entail an alfredo sauce as I originally thought, is just as decedent tasting. Nick and I …
Most graphic designers swear by their Macs. This cute, little video is a tribute to the beautifully designed computer that let's designers make ideas real, on the day the man who designed them has gone.
I'm not really sure why this book is considered to by chick lit by a lot of people. I think it is quite well written and very entertaining and not overly frivolous. Though I did get kind of annoyed with the main characters for not growing up very quickly, it is a very nice love …
As promised, cornmeal muffins! They're equally delicious with stew or for breakfast. I don't have a particular trick for cornmeal muffins and pretty much follow the recipe on the back of the bag of Purity cornmeal. Here it is, just in case you need it: 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup all-purpose …
{Sylvia Koreen photo.} I love a classic Hudson's Bay blanket. Whenever Nick and I are in Edmonton and visiting his dad or my parents, I'm envious of their respective blankets. On Saturday, I was on Facebook and saw that Sylvia, Nick's dad's partner, had painted their hallway inspired by the blanket! I think it looks …
{Candles make grey weather so much more cozy.} This week started out beautifully, with our impromptu trip to Victoria. It's ending on a super busy note, but that's just the way things are! I'm hoping that after this weekend I'll be on the homestretch in current freelance work. We have a relaxing evening planned and …
Kate Moore Hermes 