Yep, that’s right. My second, lovely, little creation – CANADICA – was “Freshly Pressed” today. The piece is by the wonderful, Michelle Gillies. Michelle is an avid reader of Sweet Mother and Sweet Mother is ever so grateful.
She is also CLEARLY a talented writer.
The post over on Canadica today probably captures the spirit of my idea better than any other. It’s lighthearted (yet takes a jab or two here and there) and above all highlights the spirits of the two nations, coming together, to form one beautiful glob-like mass known as Canadica.
Michelle, as a “border kid,” gives us insights (and great photography) that are completely unique based on her experience. She also talks about the movie, Argo, which I feckin’ loved and a host of other things that you will really enjoy.
It’s a fun read and of the highest quality. So, head on over there before the darned thing reaches the WordPress.com homepage and Michelle gets really tired from answering all those comments. Get her now, while she’s fresh, you could say, before she’s actually “freshly pressed,” which will make her happily exhausted.
As for Sweet Mother, she’s taking the rest of the day off to spend with Wifesy and with the hopes that you’ll read Canadica today instead.
However, coming up this week…from this very blog, you can expect:
More NaNoWriMo Anxiety (Wait, no, I mean…) Advice
So, look for those and enjoy CANADICA.
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Yaaayy! It was a good read, indeed. Congrats!
i totes love it and i didn’t even have to do any of the work! lool. michelle deserves it. the thing that makes me laugh is that she was insecure about the post. ha! all of us writers, we are full of ca-ca. xoox, sm
Yup, sounds like a real human writer to me. And a good one at that. Besides, we wouldn’t be good if we didn’t question ourselves and our work.
lol. true dat, my friend. true dat.
Neato keen and swell!
let’s add awesomesauce! it’s a great post. hope you get a chance to read it… much love, mother
Congratulations to Michelle and you! That’s awesome! The feeling of getting Freshly Pressed is the best.
and the piece deserves it. i’d pay to see those pictures alone! and -of course- the writing is wonderful. but, i expect nothing less from canadica these days. can’t wait to see yours.
I’m starting it tomorrow ;D
so awesome… i seriously can’t wait. canadica gives me buckets of joy with little work. it’s like booze.
Holy moly or whatever the English would say! CONGRATS to the whole team
yaaaayyyyyyyy! we done good. actually, i didn’t do anything, but mich’s post is fantastico. thanks for the kind words, works. xoxo
You are all too kind. Right about now He-Who is wondering just how he is going to get my big old head through the door. When I got the notice about the Freshly Pressed I’m pretty sure I peed a little.
I really appreciate all the support and encouragement from everyone.
Thank you.
I might have to get one of those stamps made that says “ThankYou” I have been typing it so much today. If I don’t stop now I will be doing a Sally Field impersonation and really, if you’re not as adorable as Sally Field you just can’t pull off the “You like me! You really like me!” speech.
i think you could handle that impersonation even! you are a superstar in my book. it’s so well deserved and what a great piece! xo, sm
Congratulations! Exceptional! Terrific! Fabulous! All of these accolades and more with awesomsauce on the side! I love that awesomesauce
i know i can’t get enough of it. better than tabasco! ;0
Congrats! Even your offspring are killing it!
not bad for the only ‘childless mommy blogger,’ eh? you like how i added the eh in honor of canadica? loool. xoxo
it was a high quality piece as you say and deserved it
completely. i loved it from beginning to end. xo
congratulations sweet mom…you go enjoy with wifesy…will head on to the Canadica and check it out
i think you will like it, lil miss!
Yay! That’s great Moms. I read Michelle’s post and it WAS great. Enjoy your time with your other half and have some fun. xxoo
so great, wasn’t it? yours was awesome too. canadica is the gift that keeps on giving. i’m a lovin’ it. and we are going to take off and do something very soon…
Well deserved – Canadica is a must read! I am loving the education I’m getting about our neighbors to the north.
right on! that’s what i think. and it’s exactly what i wanted. i’m so proud of michelle and canadica. xoxo, sm
Long live Canadica! The greatest and longest undefended blog in the world.
hear, HEAR! xoxo
Congratulations on being FP again. You are rolling into NaNoWriMo in good shape.
michelle gets all the credit. but, i am happy that i came up with a solid idea that helps other writers get some recognition. xoxo, sm
On a purely technical commercial note… there should be a LINK to Canadica in the post
OOPS… Just found the link- my mistake!!!!!!!!! Why aren’t your links underlined and in a different colour? Is it some weird Canadian thing?
it’s linked like 5 feckin’ times! lool. i don’t know why it’s not in another color, but i do know it’s a theme design thing that they did. it’s like a lighter grey, which is only easy to see if you have xray eyes. stupid, i know. but, i don’t have time to fix that shit! well, i may at one point, but you know… xoxo, becks ooops, sm
Gobsmacked! Double whammy Mum. Nice one, very nice indeed. Congratulations.
the post is lovely. michelle is talented. i hope you enjoy it. xo, sm
I did.
Loved the idea of someone smuggling… bicycles!
Congratulations to you! I am loving Canadica – so pleased you’ve been recognized!
i think it’s a total blast, right? anyway, i’m really glad you like it. xo, sm
How wonderful!! It’s a fantastic blog!
let me know if you ever want to write for it, nc. i think you’d be a perfect addition… xo, sm
I would love to!
Do you have topics that you are following or do I make up my own?
Ok…remember how I said that I was following Canadica but I wasn’t getting new posts by email? Duh…my fault. Anyways, I fixed it and read all the posts from the beginning. Wow. These bloggers are really good. I’m a little intimidated to say the least. Congrats on getting freshly pressed again.
your post is going to be feckin’ awesome. of this, i have no doubt. the site is really fun so far. and for the most part, everyone is getting the joke and having fun with it. i think more canucks should make fun of yanks tho. there’s a lot to make fun of over here…
xoxo
I’ve already commented and sent congrats, but must add that I have since explored more of your blog and it makes me smile. Canada is a unique place full of hope, promise and (sigh) Steven Harper. Keep writing, I’m a fan.
i’m so glad you like my blog. and that you are enjoying canadica too. things things are truly labors of love, aren’t they? or is it labours? loool. sincerely, thank you for saying so. it is much appreciated. xo, sm
Whoo Hoo!!! It was only a matter of time. Even the Freshly Pressed people cannot ignore truly great ideas.