I watch a lot of hockey. Not on TV but of course at all of the local rinks. My kids and grandkids. Before the games start and during play stoppage loud tunes are broadcast throughout the arena. A few weekends ago, I travelled to Edmonton with my granddaughter for a few exhibition games while my … Continue reading Who Picks The Music At Kids Sporting Events?
Man I Love A Good Snow Day
I was in the mountains this last weekend for my granddaughters hockey tournament. The weather was beautiful, my daughters family stayed at my cabin and it was a really great time. And then the weather changed. We walked into the arena with warm weather and very little snow on the ground. We walked out of … Continue reading Man I Love A Good Snow Day
I Don’t Want To Be A Christian… They Make Me Look Bad
This was a statement my youngest daughter Drew made some years ago. And you know something, I completely get it. It is hard not to see how some Christians hide behind their lily-white Christian veneer, which covers their somewhat non Christian hearts. All Christians are not built alike. That is true of every religion, but … Continue reading I Don’t Want To Be A Christian… They Make Me Look Bad
Why Are You Trying To Make Me Sad?
I was sharing with a friend one day a little story about my grandson. Louie loves hockey. When we are together our conversations are all hockey. Well it is less of a conversation than it is a steady stream of everything he knows about hockey interspersed with questions. Sadly, my answers are lacking but he … Continue reading Why Are You Trying To Make Me Sad?
You Can’t Do It Alone… (No matter what you think)
I was reading a news article this morning about the Florida panthers and their visit to the White House to meet the guy that currently lives there. In case you aren't Canadian, the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers last season to win the Stanley cup. Now this guy they went to meet in that Washington … Continue reading You Can’t Do It Alone… (No matter what you think)
You Are An Acquired Taste
My brother said this to me awhile back while we were shooting the breeze over a morning coffee at our regular haunt. I can't remember what we were talking about or what led to his comment, but it took me by surprise. And as I paused a moment to digest his words, I could see … Continue reading You Are An Acquired Taste
My Friend Broke Up With Me
Throughout my life I have had a variety of people come and go. The usual reasons that friendships don't last have applied. I moved a lot as a child so school friends changed. I attended five post secondary institutions. The friends made became acquaintances and eventually dwindled to hello when we met. As a consultant, … Continue reading My Friend Broke Up With Me
My Patched Jeans
A few years back, when ripped jeans were becoming the rage, I bought a pair. Very baggy, a few strategically ripped parts and folded bottoms. They were a very light denim colour and rode low on my hips. They were the most comfortable pants I owned. Now these jeans were everything an older gal like … Continue reading My Patched Jeans
Catch And Release, A Metaphor for Life
I was watching my granddaughters hockey game the other night when this phrase suddenly entered my mind. The girls are typical of kids this age in their skillset as hockey players. As individuals they vary in their strengths. There are tall and short. Some skate well and others not as well. There are some with … Continue reading Catch And Release, A Metaphor for Life
Why Are Mothers So Annoying?
Reading my favourite columnist Carolyn Hax, a few weeks back, a reader was commenting about her Mom, her mother in law and just Mothers in general, It seems both she and her husband are annoyed 50 to 60% of the time. The complaints ranged from unsolicited advice to chewing too loudly. I'm not sure if the reader was … Continue reading Why Are Mothers So Annoying?
Things I've learned since I thought I knew everything... 