My Momma’s Greatest Gift

The other day I was having a coffee on the back deck with a friend. She asked me what I thought about Robert Kennedy Junior and I had to think for a moment. Because to be honest, I don't think about him at all. Ever. I mean, I know he is Cheryl Hines husband and … Continue reading My Momma’s Greatest Gift →

My Changing Neighbourhood

As a young girl living east of Calgary in the 1970's, I was delighted when the city started expanding our way. New communities rose up and a brand new mall was built. It made our foray into the Urban shopping easier and quicker. And yet that wasn't where we settled when we moved to the … Continue reading My Changing Neighbourhood →

There Is No Such Thing As Idiot-Proof

Years ago I was working for a very large Oil Company as a consultant. This job was a bit different than my usual contracts. I was just finishing a contract at one company when I got an urgent call from a manager at a large integrated company. They had an employee not show up for … Continue reading There Is No Such Thing As Idiot-Proof →

My Valentine Sister

Sixty four years ago my sister had just celebrated her tenth birthday on February 13th. Our mother was pregnant with me and she was staying with our Grandmother. The closest hospital had a rash of staff infections and my Mother chose to give birth in a hospital closer to my Grandmothers home. My sister was … Continue reading My Valentine Sister →

Beware The Bearer of Buzzwords

My husband was a Natural Gas Marketer for many years. Or as our youngest daughter told her 3 year old playschool class, he sold gas. This was a very simple but correct description. However it was odd for another Mom as she decided to clarify his occupation. You see, he wore a suit to work. … Continue reading Beware The Bearer of Buzzwords →

The Ingredient House

Last year sometime my daughter was talking about her youth and commented that there was never anything to eat in our house. I was surprised by that because I seemed to be buying groceries all of the time so, I disagreed. Apparently when my kids came home from school there was nothing to snack on. … Continue reading The Ingredient House →

A Fresh Start

I was going through some photos on my computer this morning and came across a picture I took in June, 2020. It was a whiteboard in an organic grocery store where I shop for groceries as well as many other things. The sign had some flowers drawn for a spring like atmosphere and the caption … Continue reading A Fresh Start →

Christmas Through The Years

My earliest real memory of Christmas was the year I got the Almond. It was amazing and I will never forget the feeling. First let me explain the story behind the almond. In Denmark there is a dish called risgrod. It is a rice porridge that is mainly eaten around the advent and Christmas season. … Continue reading Christmas Through The Years →

The Big Box By The Door

A few months back my truck was stolen from in front of my house. I had just come back from the cabin and there was a ton of stuff in the back as well as the regular car stuff. Now they did find the truck and it was cleaned right out. My car insurance pays … Continue reading The Big Box By The Door →

Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album?

Now and again I like to sit in my basement with the lights off as I listen to an old album on my stereo. I'm not much of a drinker but I will pour a little crown royal whiskey over some ice as I sway to the tunes in the dark. The stereo is my … Continue reading Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album? →