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 →

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 →

Got A Secret? Please Don’t Tell Me

We have all had this happen right? Someone shares a bit of gossip about another person. A friend maybe. Or relative. Maybe it's a work thing. They tell us a big long juicy story and then end it with "Don't tell anyone. It's a secret". What? Wait. No no no... Yeah. It's at this point … Continue reading Got A Secret? Please Don’t Tell Me →

Dating… my how things have changed

Awhile after my husband died, my children, on separate occasions, gave me permission to date. I knew they were trying to ease my mind but I wasn't in the space or mindset to ever think about spending time with another man. After 36 plus years, I was in a rut. A nice comfortable rut. The … Continue reading Dating… my how things have changed →