THIS! When I first started my job, my coworkers on my first day asked if I had kids and that’s all they still seem to talk about. I have other interests and things I contribute to the world outside of work. I too would like a solid work/life balance.

Yes! I was weirdly obsessed with psychic powers and witches, so Gallows Hill was her other one that I re-read constantly at the tender age of 12. I sadly gave them away when I moved out. May have to go lurk around the JV section of the library this weekend in honour of Ms. Duncan.

I totally get that it would be traumatizing to go back after those situations, and I don’t mean to sound insensitive, but can’t you get dental services without anesthesia? I’ve only ever had general anesthesia with an oral surgeon to get my wisdom teeth out, and then there was a nurse in the room to monitor my vitals,…

As I was watching this, I just wanted to see him get angry. Without a well written speech. I know we see many people sobbing their hearts out and it doesn’t seem to change anything or elicit any reaction, but I just wanted him to say what we’re all thinking and just get mad. Tell it like it is, it’s not like he’s got…

I’m such a dunce and didn’t even realize it had aired in Canada (my general disdain for the quality of our programming means I don’t watch normal TV often). Will have to see if I can stream this off the Beeb tonight.

Trousers and cardigans or ‘preppy’ sweaters in the winter in a variety of colours. In the summer it’s usually dressy capris and a fancy t-shirt. Always in flat shoes or else my sciatica will act up and/or I will fall and twist my ankle. I have strappy sandals that are cute but functional without breaking the flip-flop…

Right here. I pay my parents half of what I used to pay for my 1br apt, and then I help around the house and cook all the suppers. I’m a couple of years away from having enough money to own a house on my own, without the need for a partner/roommate situation. It helps that I actually like my parents as people.

I live in Ottawa and this is definitely a thing that would happen. This city can be pretty uptight and judgemental and Movati is known for being kind of a snooty gym. The fact that she’s also rocking a partly shaved head and a full sleeve would automatically have her sticking out at this gym which is located in the…

I had the exact same thought. I just can’t believe that people think that it’s reasonable for a child to be exposed to that kind of violence and adult situations. I mean, there are some harsh realities of life that are best saved for a later date. We’ve created an idealized childhood time; we no longer expect children…

Do they show the more violent movies at “stars & strollers”? Whenever I see that listing it always seems to be more inocuous offerings that won’t scare the children to death.

Such a good book! I recommend it anytime religion comes up in conversation. I’m sure people are getting tired of me telling them to read this book.

My vet told me when we found out mine had pancreatitis, cats need to eat every single day, they need specific nutrients daily which comes from meat, versus dogs which can survive a couple days without eating much like humans. Cats will start to get sickly after a day of no food. Which is probably why the kitties of…

So do cops just not carry night sticks anymore? For hand to hand stuff like we’re essentially talking about here a good whack with that would certainly knock the knife out of their hand.

Shouldn't going for the gun be the last thing they do? I mean what about their night sticks, tasers? Cops in other countries don't necessarily go around shooting people quite as much. Weren't the cops aware that this person was asking for help? All I can really do is sigh.

This sounds like something from a Dickens novel. Victorian slum landlords at their worst. Jesus fucking Christ! I can't even fathom the trauma of these women.

Govnt too? I’m on Elgin st only about 4 blocks south of where it happened. Close to city hall.

Exactly. Guns do have a purpose. Venison. ;)

Ditto. I live in Ottawa, so when people saw that shooter (can’t remember how to spell his name) in October 2014 we knew something was wrong. Seeing guns in the city, barring police, is a major red alert! But I also don’t know anyone who said, “whelp, time to go buy myself a gun” after that happened.

Piping up as a Canadian, because my country and Australia are always referenced when y’all have a shooting then start taking about gun control. Does she think both our countries are constantly cowering in fear because we make it hard for you to get a gun? I mean, I don’t even have a home security system or a car…

You’re not wrong. It’s very strange wording in English. It implies he already knew she was dead. It’s a comment that’s out of character with what you hear from most families of people who are missing.