Author: MorMor Cindy

My children think I am a hippy. My husband thinks I am A.D.D. My grandchildren know I have candy. A child of the sixties, a teen in the seventies and a wife and mom in the eighties, and so on. My life this far has been an education. People say some things never change but my husband says I become a completely different person every three years. Sometimes controversial, sometimes devils advocate, and sometimes actually wise. Always looking to the future. One thing is certain, I know who I am. I am grateful for these last 6 decades and the lessons they brought. I welcome the ones to come.

When The Trendy and Street Meet

Years ago I had to drop something off to the home of a co-worker. He lived in a high rise condo in downtown Calgary. The area was what would now be called the East Village. It was a lonely building as homes and buildings had been knocked down and the community was in a state … Continue reading When The Trendy and Street Meet →

My other best friend…

Years ago Rene' played on an over thirty men's slowpitch team. They played at a few different locations relatively close to our house. You can always tell the teams with married men. They have no spectators at the late games. If there was a team with lots of gals watching you knew they were girlfriends. … Continue reading My other best friend… →

I’m Alone, Not Lonely

As long as I can remember I have enjoyed solitude. Some of my fondest memories are playing by myself as a child. We lived in a very small town when I was born and as was the norm in the 1960's, I was allowed to roam and play. We were the original free range children. … Continue reading I’m Alone, Not Lonely →

My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal

Awhile ago my son shared a conversation he had with his friend. She said that when she died she wanted everything erased. Journals, diaries and unfinished manuscripts were to be burned. Hard drive wiped clean and all evidence erased. My son on the other hand said he would rather that we find everything he had … Continue reading My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal →

Back In The Hockey World

When I was younger, two of my children played hockey. It wasn't my scene back then but I went and supported them just as I do now with my Grandchildren. My husbands goal in retirement was to be able to help our kids with their kids. He saw himself bringing the Grands to practice and games if … Continue reading Back In The Hockey World →

When A Man Whistle’s At Me

I say that as if it is a regular occurrence. The truth of the matter is it has been quite a few decades since a man has whistled at me. It happens gradually doesn't it. We age. Men slowly stop looking. My brother in laws wife once said women dress for men when we are young but dress for women … Continue reading When A Man Whistle’s At Me →

Dating… my how things have changed

Awhile after my husband died, my children, on separate occasions, gave me permission to date. I knew they were trying to ease my mind but I wasn't in the space or mindset to ever think about spending time with another man. After 36 plus years, I was in a rut. A nice comfortable rut. The … Continue reading Dating… my how things have changed →

The Proportions Are All Wrong

I made a little Asian inspired dish for lunch today. A little chopped turkey. Some carrots and cabbage. Egg noodles. And of course all the spices and sauces that made the Asian dishes so incredibly yummy. The hot steaming bowl is just so incredible and I sit by my window with my book beside me to enjoy lunch. I twirl the … Continue reading The Proportions Are All Wrong →

Devils Advocate

We all know these people. The ones who oppose something you believe in just because. Many times it is done just to create conflict or to cause a debate. Now I am not talking about people who truly don't agree with your point of view. That is a whole other matter. A devils advocate choses the opposing argument for the … Continue reading Devils Advocate →

Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni)

As the New Year comes around, once again we like to reflect on the past year and we decide what we want to change or perhaps fix. Now I am at an age where my reflections aren't just on the last year, but on how many years have come and gone. While this is a time when … Continue reading Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni) →