Category Archives: Cool Canadian things

The Maple Syrup Curse

Posted on June 15, 2012 by nicolegodwin

In the beginning, the great Gods of maple syrup, Dave and Jen, created the land now known as Canada. Even today, every second Canadian is named Dave and Jen in their honour. Dave and Jen were kind Gods. They made … Continue reading →

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Snowflakeology

Posted on March 28, 2012 by nicolegodwin

Snowflakeology! What a cool word! For a few short minutes I patted myself on the back, smiled smugly to myself and thought about how clever I was making up a new word. But damn you again Google for being a … Continue reading →

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Beware of the freezing fog

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nicolegodwin

[To be read with scary horror movie music in the background – or maybe Jaws music would be more appropriate – you choose!] I have just locked the doors and bordered up the windows. Something strange and mysterious is occurring … Continue reading →

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Beavertails anyone?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by nicolegodwin

This, my friends, is a beaver!! Sadly, I didn’t take this photo and haven’t seen a beaver in real life – yet!  I have however seen a beavertail. Confused? Let me catch you up! Way back in 1978 a new … Continue reading →

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Introducing… milk jugs

Posted on January 21, 2012 by nicolegodwin

“Why would you want to write about milk jugs? That’s a stupid idea for a post,” said the  little man dressed in hockey gear who just popped onto my left shoulder. “It’s a great idea. They don’t have them in … Continue reading →

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