Taps On The Shoulder

From the moment we are born, we are learning. Whether it is speech, movement or understanding the world around us, we learn through mimicry as well as through feedback. Sometimes we don't even understand that we are learning. We just stumble through life blissfully unaware and in time our behaviours change, often subconsciously. When my … Continue reading Taps On The Shoulder →

Am I The Asshole?

Have you ever seen these blurbs on Instagram or heard it on a podcast? Someone asks the question with a snippet and then proceeds to give the background story. Halfway through you start to sympathize with the writer. Not surprisingly, the person they are talking about has done something which goes over the line just … Continue reading Am I The Asshole? →

Men and Women, Cats and Dogs

Years ago there was a popular book written by John Gray titled "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus" It basically tried to explain the differences between men and women and how their brains work. I did own it at one time and it was interesting although in reality, anyone who has been in … Continue reading Men and Women, Cats and Dogs →

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 →