things not commonly known about me

1. I cry and laugh out loud when I read. I do this more often when I read than when I watch movies.

2. I talk to myself, regularly, everywhere (except when people can hear me), and even laugh at myself in public over a train of thought running through my mind that amuses me.

3. I secretly think that chickens are dumb and ugly and scary and kinda/sorta deserve to die, and if I went back to meat eating, they'd be the first thing I'd eat (but only if they're free range and organic... cause chickens are nasty!)

4. Even though I'm a feminist and lit geek, I have a secret delight/love for historical romances. Yes, the trashy ones. I can't help it, I dig the smut and the heaving busts!

5. I was once a princess in a gay pride parade as a child.

6. After "borrowing" my parents new car, I almost ran over a sign lady on a camping roadtrip with 2 friends to Tofino.

7. I've had 29 roomates in 12 years, in 6 different cities.

8. Despite being a pacifist, I was a sea cadet as a teenager, which means I can also sail and shoot a gun (scary!!!).

9. Even though I teach English and work individually with college students to improve their academic skills, I can't use a comma properly to save my life!

10. My first languages were: Polish, Dutch, and English, in that order. Now I can only speak English and French.

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Thanks for stopping by. All items are handmade in Montreal.

Vegetarian, teacher, lit geek and former west coast hippie, I am now hazarding the cold urban sprawl winters of Montreal, QC. During the day I work in college education and blogging and crafting help me survive the long eastern winter months.


My crafting interests range from sewing, soap making, origami, making organic cleaning/household products, to knitting and crocheting.

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I'm always open to custom made orders, in fact creativity and suggestions are not only welcome, but encouraged  —  enquire about your favourite colors and variations on a theme!

Feel free to comment or contact me with any questions or about my various adventures in crafting, cooking, and everything in between:





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