I knew another lockdown was likely. “Red zone” Montreal began a month-long partial lockdown on October 1.
We were next
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French woman in English Canada.
Exploring the world with my camera since 1999, translating sentences for a living, writing stories that may or may not get attention.
Firm believer that nobody is normal... and it’s better this way.
And Mark Turned 8!
This Thanksgiving Monday, Mark turned eight and wiser.
That Time, This Summer, When I Got into Trouble (2/2)
This is how easily you can be accused of something you didn’t do. This is how easily you can end up making decisions uncharacteristic of you—come on, I’m 37, I can speak up and stand up for myself!
That Time, This Summer, When I Got into Trouble (1/2)
I had a very strange and mildly disturbing experience this summer, the kind I’d normally write about.
Except this time, I didn’t.
I was embarrassed and I was worried no one would believe me.
Early and Lovely 2020 Fall Colours in Gatineau Park, Quebec
We did the usual Canadian fall park visit routine at Mackenzie King Estate—checking out the leaves, fighting off bugs, climbing trees and running around.
Second COVID Wave and Attempts to Normal Life in Ottawa
I’m not overly worried about getting sick given our lifestyle in Ottawa. I’m worried about everything else, though.