At least that is what Mitch Sylvestre said in an interview with the CBC. Mitch is one of the vocal voices for the Separation of the province of Alberta from Canada. I laughed out loud when I read the article. Why? Because I remember the story from my childhood. Henny Penny, a young chick, was … Continue reading Apparently The Sky Is Falling Here In Alberta
Are You A Chameleon?
The other day I was chatting with my neighbour Gwen as she was getting ready to head out for a golf game with some friends. She wasn't looking forward to it at all. She explained that her girlfriend had invited a work acquaintance and then proceeded to coach the other two friends on how to … Continue reading Are You A Chameleon?
The Sweet Spot
I was driving home from the cabin last week. It is a drive I have made thousands of times over the last 20 years. There is a minor highway that is 104 km's where there is no cell reception. The road is two lanes and meanders through the mountain terrain. There are the usual warning … Continue reading The Sweet Spot
When The Truth Is Inconvenient
We all had those moments as kids when we were in trouble and those who had authority over us told us to just tell the truth. We wouldn't get in trouble. Just tell the truth. And yet, we struggled because we didn't know what would happen if we did tell the truth. But we suspected … Continue reading When The Truth Is Inconvenient
He Would Have Been Seventy
Today is my husbands birthday. Seven years ago today he left for hockey. One of his many weekly games with the old guys. I was sitting in this very chair when he left as I read my book and had my morning coffee. Hockey was an obsession for him. Our lives revolved around his hockey. … Continue reading He Would Have Been Seventy
Hey, You Have 200 Posts
This was in a text I received a few weeks ago from my brother, my biggest fan. (after whoever lives in North Bergen) I hadn't even noticed. So often I sit and write just to work out what is going on in my head. Other times, I read an article or hear a news story … Continue reading Hey, You Have 200 Posts
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do…
I recently had an interesting conversation with my "cabin friend". We are neighbours at the cabin yet never get together in the city. We are very different people yet we enjoy our time together . Last week we were loading my kayaks into the back of the truck chatting away about our childhood summer memories. … Continue reading What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do…
Tears Through The Years
I commented once to my daughter about my life and how goodness seemed to follow me. I was lucky but I also took advantage of the luck. Things seemed to work out. She reminded me that I had gone through some dark times. I held my son as he passed from this life to the … Continue reading Tears Through The Years
Fading Beauty
I was out one evening with a group of friends and conversation was all over the map as usual. Suddenly, one gal spoke up and said "I think you must have been very attractive when you were young". This comment was directed towards me. I was surprised. First off, we weren't talking about anything along … Continue reading Fading Beauty
Label Consciousness
Years ago I was looking for the perfect purse. I had an idea of what it would be like. Smaller, black, zip open with lots of card slots. I also wanted a separate compartment that zipped at the top and on the outside front was a pocket compartment with easy access for my cell phone. … Continue reading Label Consciousness
