Living Creatively, Living the Dream
I’m constantly shuffling activities on the calendar. Trying to fit things in. Make things work. It’s like I Rock/Paper/Scissors everything I do. Which event is more important…has more weight…more urgency. What MUST I do compared to what I’d LIKE to do Continue reading Rock, Paper, Scissors…Hockey
Her beautiful blue eyes peered through him…she was in awe of his height, his strength, the smattering of freckles across his nose…his eyes a few shades lighter than hers…a familiarity…a feeling of love. My 96 year-old grandmother doesn’t remember. She Continue reading Family, hockey and love…
I was nine when my Nan had her first heart attack. She was in her early 50’s…fairly close to the age I am now. In 2011, Nan passed away a week shy of her 88th birthday. I had 43 amazing Continue reading Time for a #ChangeOfHeart…
Amanda Jamieson started working at 15 years of age. By 17, she was working full time while attending grade 12 and making payments on her very first car. She’s driven, motivated, she likes the finer things in life and wants to Continue reading Amanda Jamieson…#KIAWorkingMom
I GOT MY SMELLER BACK! Finally! After eight months of not being able to smell a thing…I CAN SMELL EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE! Which is Awesome…and Disgusting…and Amazing…and Gross! Honestly…it’s completely overwhelming my senses. This morning…as I was getting ready Continue reading I smell…
I heard the familiar theme song coming from the family room…then called out to my sixteen year old son with a quizzical, “Are you watching Friends?” “Yeah,” he replied back, “It’s brand new on Netflix.” Well…of course I knew that. Continue reading I’ll be there for you…
“It’s probably a good thing you’re single right now,” said the Tall Blond on the phone from France. I’d just finished telling her all of the medicine I was on…including a description of how I’m to take one of the meds…a Continue reading Good thing I’m single…
I’d received a few pieces of mail a solid week or so ago but hadn’t opened the card I THOUGHT was from my Aunt Mary Lou because she’s a bit of a prankster…and more than once, I’d been hit by a Continue reading Kisses when you least expect them…
Not seven hours after I went for a CT Scan on Tuesday morning, did I get a phone call from the doctor’s office asking me to come in. YEAH…that’s a fun phone call. A few hours later, I was sitting Continue reading The day my son drove a wrench up my nose…
With 2015 ringing-in approximately one hour from now, I thought I’d take a peek at my Top 5 Posts for 2014. Of my 116 posts published this year, here’s what got the most attention… 70 Things We Love About You Thanks Continue reading Top 5 posts of 2014…
It’s possible that the saying “Work Hard Play Harder” was written for my neighbours, The Breau’s. They work harder than any two parents I know…and the opposite is true as well. From their two high-demanding jobs to their hobbies, children’s Continue reading Kathy Breau… December’s #KIAWorkingMom
I’m turning my phone off. Mostly. Well…from time to time through the holiday. Like…for sure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day…except for the odd peek or two! #HolidayMode. Last week, Telus sent me to dinner where I sat around a Continue reading #HolidayMode
One of the joys in my life is having a job that I absolutely love. The saying…”do what you love the the rest will follow”…is so unbelievably true. I’m not saying it comes without frustration and worry, because building a new business Continue reading Closing out 2014…
I could have made Lasagna…maybe a few dinner rolls to go with it…a pie. The thing is, my cousin…on the other side of the country…is going through a health crisis and I’m at a complete loss as to how to Continue reading 10 Days of Zucchini…
You know when you hit that wall? When you’re too tired to move…when the to-do list has piled massively high…when you’re trying to get things done and you’re living one hour at a time unable to see the big picture onaccounta Continue reading Sunday Wrap-up #6…
There’s only THREE WEEKS left ’til Christmas…which simply means, HOW AM I GOING TO FIT THAT IN WITH EVERYTHING ELSE? THIS WEEK AT CURTAINS ARE OPEN: As far as blogging goes…things were a little bit quieter than normal. A few Continue reading Sunday Wrap-Up #5…
I’ve been squinting for about two years now…evident from the tiny lines appearing on either side of my temple. On top of that, I’ve cut out any night-time driving if it’s raining…and if it’s not raining, I’ve a ten-year-old pair Continue reading Ocean Optometry…
I remember when they were babes…trying so hard to get them to sleep, their tiny heads resting in the crook of your arm, the snug of your neck, or across your chest…the peace that came when they finally closed their Continue reading Sleep baby sleep… Netflix #StreamTeam
When I asked, “Why do you choose to do it all,” Amanda Morvan answered, “I’m motivated by a desire to succeed…and my success is having a loving, healthy family who can flourish in the things that they love, and in Continue reading Amanda Morvan…#KIAWorkingMom
Ever have one of those weeks where you’re not really sure where time went or what exactly you did? THIS WEEK AT CURTAINS ARE OPEN: Things started with the return of the 2015 KIA Sedona I’d been booting around in Continue reading Sunday Wrap-up #3…