I’ve learned that feminism doesn’t work.  I have known for many years that I am not a feminist.  I see it as a failed experiment, just like French immersion schools and bubble gum ice cream cones.  In my twenties, I told my “feminist squared” friend that I was an anti-feminist.  She told me that I … Continue reading What? Me A Feminist? →

Once again speaking to my granddaughter G, I asked her about the classes she was taking.  One was a dance class and I asked her what they did in this ckass.  What an answer.  “Well, sometime we cry, and sometimes we miss our Mommies.  Sometimes we have to go to the bathrioom and sometimes we … Continue reading Run Away →

Lately, I have been walking with my niece Lauren.  Big long 4 hour treks along the river and through the inner city.  Recently she shared a beautiful story about my son Ethan.  It brought my own story full circle. Lauren was 5 years old when Ethan was born.  Up until that point she was the … Continue reading Somebody Needs Ethan →

One day many years ago we were sitting down to dinner with the kids.  As we ate, Rene' asked the kids about their days.  When he got to 6 year old Sammy. he asked the lad "What did you learn today Sam?"  Well Sammy was a quiet little guy and he pondered the question as … Continue reading Didn’t Learn Nuthin’… →

Well here's a news flash. When in doubt, turn left. Rene' and I were on the front porch having a beer after some yard work and 2 young girls came wandering out from the alley just down from our house. They were around 13 years of age and the girl in the front stopped, looked … Continue reading When In Doubt, Turn Left →

I owned some rental properties in the past and often worked alongside the contractors I hired. Partly because I am cheap but also because I wanted to learn some of the trades. Wiring, woodworking, drywall, painting. It’s fulfilling to sit back and admire what I have created. Wave an arm and say, “I did that.” … Continue reading Wait… Who is the boss? →

I saw an old friend in the grocery store the other day.  As we chatted we fell into the comfortable pattern typical of old friends.  Whats up with the kids.  Our children were how we met.  Small neighbourhood in a large city.  From baseball to hockey and just proximity our kid’s lives were always merging … Continue reading Creating the Village →

My husband and I were driving our 2 granddaughters home after taking them out for supper and skating.  I chatted with G who was almost 4 years old.  It was Friday evening and I asked what she and two year old Maybe were doing the next day.  Her answer was priceless.  “We don’t know.  Mommy … Continue reading Mommy Knows →

My friend Charlie loves to push my buttons. Whether it’s religion, politics, immigration or even something as mundane as language.  Our latest conversation revolved around the word but.  As usual Charlie was on point and drove me crazy, all the while making me laugh.  In the end he always makes me think. But.   Try … Continue reading I’m Not A Racist But… →

I was probably around 12 years old when I started to think I was smarter than my parents.  Up until that time I never really questioned them.  I never really questioned anything.  I was the youngest in a large family and I was surrounded by adults and adult conversation.  I guess I just assumed they … Continue reading Tomato Food To Us Be Blessed →