What Exactly Is Success?

You know when I ask myself questions like this my first go to is the dictionary. I hate to say it though, today that really didn't help me much. Seems that the dictionary consortium is a little vague on this one. Apparently success is achieving results that are wanted. Or hoped for. It can be … Continue reading What Exactly Is Success? →

Oh What a Summer It has Been…

It is officially Fall and I love it so much. The crisp air. The smell of the falling leaves. My walks along the river now have a clear view through the trees. That last mowing of the lawn as I shred leaves and toss them into the surrounding flower beds. I am a lazy composter. … Continue reading Oh What a Summer It has Been… →

The Jays Won… (3 to go)

I caught the first couple of innings last night as I sat at the counter at my local Denny's restaurant. I am not a TV gal and so I don't have cable. I had a beer and some bad for me pub food as I watched the silent screen. The Jays were down by 1 … Continue reading The Jays Won… (3 to go) →

I Love My Nest

Years ago, when my oldest child was born I enrolled into a children's book club. Every month two new books came in the mail and after a few years we had quite the collection. Every Dr. Seuss book adorned our shelves and then a hodge podge collection of various authors made their way into our … Continue reading I Love My Nest →

The UPS Doesn’t Come By Anymore…

A delivery truck just stopped by my neighbours house to deliver a package. I suddenly had a feeling of loss. Sadness. Tears welling in my eyes. It has been so long since a package has been delivered to my house. Suddenly I am missing my husband and a cry session follows. I don't shop online. … Continue reading The UPS Doesn’t Come By Anymore… →

Life… Journey or Destination

In the last month I went to two funerals. They could not have been any more different. The first was my mother-in -law. She was coming up on her 95th birthday but her health was failing. She had a long and varied life but she had lost her husband as well as two children and … Continue reading Life… Journey or Destination →

First Love

I was in grade six when I went to the Friday night movies with a young man in grade five. We were both very nervous as we met in front of the theatre. He was there with some friends as I walked up with my girlfriend. There were three couples meeting that evening, all arranged … Continue reading First Love →

It’s Not About Opinions, It’s About Values

When my husband and I were engaged we met with the Pastor to discuss the wedding. She was on maternity leave but was still willing to perform the ceremony. Unlike my Catholic husbands premarital requirements, as I am Lutheran we just met 3 times. All took place in her home after the baby was asleep … Continue reading It’s Not About Opinions, It’s About Values →

The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist

I was listening to the radio the other day when it was reported that The Boss was awake and had been spotted. He is officially #122 but he is better known for his well earned moniker The Boss. Rumour has it he has sired a good number of grizzlies out there. He was hit by … Continue reading The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist →

Life is Like a Kidney Stone

My first bout with kidney issues was when I was 7 years old. I don't remember much but I do know I spent seven days in the hospital. The greatest memory were the get well cards my classmates sent to cheer me up. They were delivered by a little girl named Roisin Murphy who came … Continue reading Life is Like a Kidney Stone →