Living Creatively, Living the Dream
For a couple of years now, my son and I have a standing date at the Chicken Burger. It’s not a regular thing… but if we suddenly find ourselves with a bit of one-on-one time and it’s nearing lunch… we head to Bedford Continue reading A boy and his chick…
A few months ago I decided to paint my kitchen and family room yellow. Being green from the day I’d moved in…I wanted a change. Brighten things up. Dust off the cobwebs. I purchased a gallon of paint for three walls…and Continue reading My Dad’s toolbox…
The saying goes that you will only be given as much as you can handle… and I can handle a lot… but I’ll need to handle more! As my oldest finishes High School… the next one heads to Junior High. Tonight he went to his first Continue reading One down two to go…
I drove around the neighbourhood, looking at houses and wasting a bit of time. There was no point going home when within a few minutes, I’d have to turn around and pick the kids up again. I was trying to avoid the Ice Caps Continue reading Home sweet home…
I’m blessed with amazing women in my life. My daughters, my mom, my mother in law, their mothers… my grandmothers, my aunts and cousins… all from good stock… good hearts. There’s a bond among women… a strength… a power. It’s “Girls Weekend Continue reading Girls gone wild…
Some days I don’t want to go out. And not because it’s stormy or raining… just because I want to be in. I love my house… love the comfort of the things around me… love its unique smell. My son insists Continue reading Handsome and handy…
There was a time I made fun of the kids who were in the school musical…they weren’t part of the “cool crowd.” They stood out. Were different. Yet…I secretly longed to be on stage performing with them. When my daughter entered Continue reading She’s the one…
Michael J. Fox should have been my prom date. I’m not sure what the fella’s name was that I went with… I asked someone from a different school that I hardly knew. The guy I really wanted to invite had broken my Continue reading Family ties…
Doing what I love… writing… has given me something amazing to look forward to each day. I’ve had great encouragement from family, friends and complete strangers. I’ve met some wonderful people and I’m discovering a whole new world that I’m so Continue reading Definately teasing susan…
The house is super quiet. Supper dishes are still on the counter from last night! I’m in a mis-matched pair of pyjamas and the polish from my last pedicure is rudely chipping from my toes. I’ve got bills to pay, groceries Continue reading It’s the little things…
When kids are young, let’s face it…Mother’s Day is for them. They’re making crafts and cards at daycare and school. They’re all too thrilled to give you their painted hand print with the poem about dirty fingerprints left on the walls. They present you with Continue reading Ma…
For two days I’ve been struck down with the stomach flu. My trusty dog by my side… under my feet… twice tripping me as I’ve rushed to the washroom. She takes up all the room in my bed. Snoring rudely. Continue reading Noble beasts…
Some days are just so damn long. I’m not sleeping well… got a lot on my mind. So… by the time I roll out of bed in the morning I’m usually already behind the eight ball. My youngest has crawled Continue reading Three cubs… one mama…