Reading my favourite columnist Carolyn Hax, a few weeks back, a reader was commenting about her Mom, her mother in law and just Mothers in general, It seems both she and her husband are annoyed 50 to 60% of the time. The complaints ranged from unsolicited advice to chewing too loudly. I'm not sure if the reader was … Continue reading Why Are Mothers So Annoying?
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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 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…
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
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
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
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
Things I've learned since I thought I knew everything... 