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…
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
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
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?
I’ve Never Bought A Car
Well that is a little misleading. I drive and I will hate it one day when someone decides I am a menace and my license is revoked. Oh wait, that already happened. But I got it back after a month. Apparently there are penalties for speeding. And getting caught one too many times. No what … Continue reading I’ve Never Bought A Car
It’s Easy To Be Kind
Recently I was having a bad day. That often leads to a pity party of one. Which is okay as long as the party ends and we go back to our regularly scheduled programming. The next day I was in a social situation with a lot of people from my very distant past as well … Continue reading It’s Easy To Be Kind
Things I've learned since I thought I knew everything... 