Catch And Release, A Metaphor for Life

I was watching my granddaughters hockey game the other night when this phrase suddenly entered my mind. The girls are typical of kids this age in their skillset as hockey players. As individuals they vary in their strengths. There are tall and short. Some skate well and others not as well. There are some with … Continue reading Catch And Release, A Metaphor for Life →

Why Are Mothers So Annoying?

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? →

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) →

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 →

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 →