When you have postpartum depression, one of the saving graces is, at the time, your kid is too young to remember or realize that you’re sad..or angry…all the time. They pick up on it for sure or at least Will did. His mood reflected mine even then and he was a pretty cranky, shitty sleeping kid for … [Read more...]
Back In The Saddle: How My Kid Got Me Writing Again
Knock knock. Remember me? It's been awhile. A very long while. Father's Day was my last post because I can never miss that one. I've missed writing and I've thought about it so many times. Life gets in the way sometimes. This week, following an un-stellar parenting Sunday, a friend of mine … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Message – Year 8
It's that time of year again. The stores are full of ties and cufflinks and cologne all ready to be wrapped and presented with a cheesy card with a golf joke on it for Father's Day. For me, if you've followed my blog, you know it's my one time a year to write directly to Will's donor. He may never … [Read more...]
Motherless Mothering On Mother’s Day
Say that title five times fast please. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This is my 15th one without my mom being here and my 7th as being one. (Although since Will is already saying he’s 8 because it’s his 8th year on earth..maybe I should round up as well). The first few years after … [Read more...]
Why I Am Saying “Thanks” To Brooke Shields!
I've worked in media for about ten years. During that time, celebs come and go to our stations. I've breathed the same air as Marcus Mumford. I laughed with Bono. I danced in a booth with my 5 month old kid while Ray Lamontagne sang. I've never, in all of those years, asked to have my picture taken … [Read more...]
AGO: Outsiders Is An Exhibit You Won’t Want To Miss
I'm a bit of a voyeur. One of my favourite things to do is seeing a person and trying to imagine what their lives are actually like. My roommate and I used to do this at the airport in university for hours waiting for standby flights. Was this family approaching us happy? Was this couple having an … [Read more...]
Have You Tested Your CancerIQ?
A week before I left on my vacation, I got a letter from Ontario Blood Services. Ever since my mother required daily blood transfusions as part of her cancer treatment, I've been a huge advocate of donating blood (over 25 times for me!). The letter said that they found an issue with my hemoglobin in … [Read more...]
Why I Love The Movies
This Sunday is my Super Bowl. From 4pm onwards you can find my butt parked in front of the TV. I'll be dealing with Guiliana Rancic on the red carpet and counting the minutes until Chris Rock hands Hollywood their white butts on a silver skewer during the opening monologue of the Oscars. I love … [Read more...]
Could This Be The Dating Solution I’ve Been Waiting For?
This winter I decided I would commit to online dating. I wouldn't do it half assed. I'd actually pay for a site. I'd actually message people and not wait for them to find me. I would go out on at least two dates with people, if they asked. I was confident. I know many people who have found the loves … [Read more...]
Thinking Positively On World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. It seems an odd day to mark because those of us effected by cancer (are there any people who aren't?) don't need a day. It lives with us every single day. But who am I to decide! Will is in grade two. He adores his teacher, who we'll call Mr. Smith. Now, while I don't … [Read more...]
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