The Prettiest Guys Around (I Have Power!!!)

by | Nov 8, 2012 | Random

After 8 very long days and 8 very cold nights, I have power! It came back on Tuesday night at 6:30. We saw the power trucks pulling into our development around 9:30 that morning, and I literally burst into tears. I never understood why people cried when they were...

Power Still Down One Week After #Sandy @Met_Ed

by | Nov 5, 2012 | Random

I try to keep Pretty Opinionated as positive an atmosphere as possible. Whenever there is a negative, I try to point out the positive. But I have to tell you, my awesome readers, that I am at my wits end here. I have been without power since 9:30PM on October 29th,...

Still Surviving Sandy: Thanks to Those Who Helped!

by | Nov 4, 2012 | Random

I’ve started this post a few times over the last few hours, trying to think of what I want to focus on. I’ll admit it, I’m grouchy, cold, and miserable right now as I sit  for the 6th day in a row, waiting impatiently for MetEd to finally get to us....

Finding the Right Tool for the Job

by | Aug 12, 2012 | Random

Finding the right tools to complete a specific part of a project you’re undertaking can be difficult, particularly if you have a large toolset to sift through. Even professionals sometimes spend several minutes trying to latch a few different wrenches onto a...

Fun Outdoor Winter Activities

by | Feb 13, 2012 | Random

by Olfa of “Our Family World” I live in Eastern Canada. This region is renowned for its cold weather in the winter:  The snow falls are very important as well as the freezing rain.. Many people stay indoors during these cold days and wait for warmer days....