My hubby was raised in a home where everything was perfect, to the outside world. What happened behind closed doors well, that was another thing altogether. I knew a bit of the true underbelly as his sister Suzie and I were friends from a young age. However, what she lived and what he lived are … Continue reading The Power of Fear →

My Dad was raised by a Farmer. I think he considered himself a farmer. And yet when he came to Canada he did everything, including farming. I loved my Dad but he had some issues. He was kind of an only child. He had a half brother who was 16 years his senior. My Dad … Continue reading I Just Don’t Get Farmers →

My hubby was a news junkie. In conjunction with that, he had no social media presence. He always said we need to support mainstream media so it doesn't disappear. Say what you will about the media, there are at least some checks and balances. At least in the movies. Reporters proving their stories. For some … Continue reading Going With Your Gut →

Years ago my hubby and I had driven from Calgary down to San Diego. We took his car because it was so gas efficient. However, it was his baby and he hated to let me drive it. In fact, he hated when I drove anywhere. If he was in the car. Anyways, for some long … Continue reading I’m Not Nice… I’m Polite →

The last month or so has seen my productivity decrease to a new low. Which is saying something because it took me 17 months to redo my basement bathroom. Frankly the TV has been on even as I sleep sometimes. And the reason? The Olympic games. Fourty years ago during my first major in University, … Continue reading The Armchair Olympian →

Gotcha. It is the movie about me. I live this role everyday of my life. Some of you play major roles in this movie, some are very minor and of course there are you guys who are oblivious to my very existence. Never heard of my movie which is most of the world. I play … Continue reading I Have The Lead Role In A Movie →

Yesterday was a big day for me. I rode Rene's motorbike for the first time since he died. And I bet you thought this was going to be about COVID. Hardly. Aren't we all just a little tired of even talking about that? As mentioned on numerous occasions, Rene' and I had very little in … Continue reading Returning to Normal… →

This was a statement that my nieces heard often through their lives. It was a running joke way back when. My brothers girls seemed to hear it when they were out of line or pushed the envelope a little. All joking aside, I always knew it wasn't really a compliment. To them or to me. … Continue reading You’re Just Like Your Auntie Cindy →

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have heard this in my lifetime. There's a ton of variation on this sentiment but it all comes down to one thing. You should do it my way. Years ago I bought a new motorbike and I rode it to a rental house I owned. … Continue reading You know what you should have done…. →

My granddaughter Missy had a sleepover with me last night. This morning as I had coffee in bed and read my book, Missy went to the dining room to finish some crafts she had been working on the day before. Suddenly she called out to me "Mormor, what's your second favourite colour?" Well I have … Continue reading My second favourite colour →