Blog | Lea Geller

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Jun, 2012

Vancouver, or bust.

I adore Vancouver, so much so that I think it may be my favorite North American city. Each time we go I make plans for…

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Jun, 2012

There's a Cossack in my Roof Box.

This is our garage. Like the rest of this house, it’s almost 100 years old. Which means it was designed for a car whose dimension…

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Jun, 2012

Summer

The kids celebrated the last day of school with sickly sweet frozen yogurt smothered in mostly revolting toppings. The grown-ups celebrated with whole fruit frozen…

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Jun, 2012

Hats off.

Father’s Day got off to a rocky start. The kids were snapping at each other, and we were snapping at them. So, we all gathered…

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Jun, 2012

Car Talk.

I hate to drive. And it’s not just because I drive a minivan. I have always hated to drive. Even when I had the luxury…

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Jun, 2012

We are not amused.

This week the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. I am quite a fan of monarchy, especially the kind with all pomp and little power. And…

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Jun, 2012

(almost) wordless Wednesday

This is what M received for his fortieth last week: It seems his parents refused him an Atari when he was a wee lad, and…

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Jun, 2012

Après moi…

This is how you spend your 40th birthday, if you happen to be M. First, we let you sleep late. And by late I mean…

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May, 2012

Joey Votto Saves the Day.

This summer, among the bevvy of child-improvement projects I will undertake, will be detailed chore lists. How I wish I could list on Efram’s chart:…

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May, 2012

(almost) wordless Wednesday

Someone likes to travel with little pieces of home. Sometimes I find (sports) posters in the suitcase, or homemade light switch covers featuring favorite athletes..…