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
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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
Whatever…
If you look this word up in the dictionary it tells you that it takes on a multitude of meanings. It is a pronoun. But pronouns are deceiving. Because of the world today we focus on the simplistic form pronouns take. And often the ones that currently offend the world. He, she, they, them. Simple easy to understand. I, you. Pronouns. This is the … Continue reading Whatever…
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
Am I The Asshole?
Have you ever seen these blurbs on Instagram or heard it on a podcast? Someone asks the question with a snippet and then proceeds to give the background story. Halfway through you start to sympathize with the writer. Not surprisingly, the person they are talking about has done something which goes over the line just … Continue reading Am I The Asshole?
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