We all had those moments as kids when we were in trouble and those who had authority over us told us to just tell the truth. We wouldn't get in trouble. Just tell the truth. And yet, we struggled because we didn't know what would happen if we did tell the truth. But we suspected … Continue reading When The Truth Is Inconvenient
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Hey, You Have 200 Posts
This was in a text I received a few weeks ago from my brother, my biggest fan. (after whoever lives in North Bergen) I hadn't even noticed. So often I sit and write just to work out what is going on in my head. Other times, I read an article or hear a news story … Continue reading Hey, You Have 200 Posts
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do…
I recently had an interesting conversation with my "cabin friend". We are neighbours at the cabin yet never get together in the city. We are very different people yet we enjoy our time together . Last week we were loading my kayaks into the back of the truck chatting away about our childhood summer memories. … Continue reading What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do…
Tears Through The Years
I commented once to my daughter about my life and how goodness seemed to follow me. I was lucky but I also took advantage of the luck. Things seemed to work out. She reminded me that I had gone through some dark times. I held my son as he passed from this life to the … Continue reading Tears Through The Years
Why Are You Trying To Make Me Sad?
I was sharing with a friend one day a little story about my grandson. Louie loves hockey. When we are together our conversations are all hockey. Well it is less of a conversation than it is a steady stream of everything he knows about hockey interspersed with questions. Sadly, my answers are lacking but he … Continue reading Why Are You Trying To Make Me Sad?
My Friend Broke Up With Me
Throughout my life I have had a variety of people come and go. The usual reasons that friendships don't last have applied. I moved a lot as a child so school friends changed. I attended five post secondary institutions. The friends made became acquaintances and eventually dwindled to hello when we met. As a consultant, … Continue reading My Friend Broke Up With Me
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)
