Right from the beginning it was clear that Renè and I were opposites. And then we took a pre-marital test. Yep. It was confirmed, we had nothing in common. What was revealed though was that we recognized our differences. We also found that our values were almost identical. So it certainly was a sign of … Continue reading When Are You Going To Be Done? →

Yesterday we were walking the river path close to our house. In a short 3.5 mile distance we passed close to 50 people either walking, running, rollerblading or on bicycles. Calgary has such an intricate and massive pathway system and we are so lucky to live in such close proximity. It was a beautiful day … Continue reading Ahead of my time →

The year was 1999. Two little boys were born. One was returned to God soon after. As his Mom my heart was broken. Time has softened the edges of sadness. Nineteen years later the other little boy was called home. I call his Mom friend. I do not know her pain. Mine was mine. Hers … Continue reading Remembering… →

While watching my Granddaughter swim a few weeks ago I chatted casually with my daughter Britt. Her youngest child was making a fuss and the conversation drifted to children's temperaments. Britt was a very quiet and loving child. She was typically well behaved and when I would visit with girlfriends, she would stay close beside … Continue reading You Raised Strong Women Mom →

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? →