Author Archives: Pam Fanjoy

I work in a senior public school – only grades 7 and 8. In theory, teachers at this level are usually thick skinned and are not really “primary student minded”. I called the kids “guys” (I know – not PC). I don’t call them lovey or duckey or sweetie. Simply because they are not six.Continue reading “PRO-FESS-ION-AL”

My daughter and I went out and picked some amazing strawberries. They were huge and easy to pick so we picked a ton. When I got my two baskets home I realized that I had picked way too many berries for just the two of us. Since Luke takes a peanut butter and jam sandwichContinue reading “In a bit of a JAM”

When I was in high school, and universities, I had a lot of jobs! Some were awful, some okay and some were actually a lot of fun. One such FUN job was working reception at a well known, local gym. NOT that I ever worked out – let’s not get carried away! But it wasContinue reading “Silence is GOLD-EN”

My first summer job was at a local chick hatchery. I spent all day every day sexing baby chicks. Sounds very glamorous, I know, but it was not really so much. I am not a morning person – and never was – so starting at 6:30 am was NOT a good start to the day.Continue reading “Which came first – the chicken or the Gravol?”

So sad! I have a favourite pair of high end flip flops! I have to wear “proper shoes” to help my gait thanks to my lovely fused ankle. These OOFOS sandals are amazing and so comfortable. Besides my Birkenstocks, these are easily my favourite shoes! My big mistake this morning was to wear them inContinue reading “Oof…os”

So, we have an adorable Boxer puppy named Clark. He really is very cute! He was born January 9 and came to live with us at the end of March. I will admit now, and am pretty sure I always would have, that ROB was the Boxer Whisperer and did the hard work when itContinue reading “Oh, shit! 💩”

I was sitting out in the back yard on the weekend and noticed a few bees. They were annoying but I didn’t really think anything of it. In the back yard, we have stairs that take you out to the front of the house. I was cutting the grass at the top of the hillContinue reading “BEE Happy 🐝”

So I got a new hand mixer. One would think that a hand mixer is pretty much standard. One much like the other. Not really “high tech” but a simple, small appliance. One would be WRONG. I was making a recipe that called for multi steps and I had to wash the beaters in between.Continue reading “All mixed up”

As I think back over my years of teaching, I really regret not keeping a journal to chronicle the funny things that happened to me as a teacher – either with students, administration or parents because there were SO many stories that I have forgotten most of them. However, this one in particular, sticks withContinue reading “Hyphenated Names”

Before Rob died, my only responsibilities as far as the pool was concerned were as follows: Buy nice big cushy pool towels Make sure we always had lots of sunscreen Find floaties to fit the adults as well Have enough novels to last the summer FLOAT I am a little (not very) ashamed to sayContinue reading “Hey Chlorinator – I’ll be back!”