My children always eat balanced meals, never snack on junk food and don't hide anything from me (daughter's desk drawer)(surprise) … [Read more...]
piss me off-don’t call me dear
Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear- it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at … [Read more...]
what helps me at Christmas
When I was a kid I never understood those people you would read or hear about who hated Christmas. How could they? Christmas is the best.Now I get the grinch factor. There is the unrelenting nauseating consumerism, the opportunity to think about what is missing, the extreme loneliness for … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-advice for the Holidays
"The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint is not intended" Robert Frost … [Read more...]
SWMWD (single white male with dog)
My older brother(unmarried no kids) got a puppy this summer and as I have taught him everything he needs to know about writing and being funny (it was the least I could do as he taught me how to smoke, climb the stairs after curfew without creaking them and lie to mom and dad) I thought I should … [Read more...]
Santa, baby
my letter-personal and confidential -back from SantaEvery year my children like yours, have written to Santa. As I have a problem with growing up or asking them to do so too quickly, this tradition continues (they are 13 and 16).Four years ago when I separated I needed all the help I could … [Read more...]
you must be kidding-lazy Christmas
While I do find the early November Christmas push like a niggling brother chastising you into submission, when December 1st hits I LOVE CHRISTMAS. I love the smells, the food,the parties, the quiet moments, the music and the push to love thy neighbour, thy stranger, and thy person who normally … [Read more...]
Domestic Goddess
When my kids were 4 and 6 we arrived at a sweet hotel on the beach in Florida and they began to look around the hotel room. My 6 year old opened a closet and said "Look Mommy, the hotel room comes with its own surf board." … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-take a guess
"If you have it, you don't need to have anything else and if you don't have it, it doesn't much matter what else you have, it is not enough." JM BarrieWhat, in your opinion do you think he was talking about? Or more importantly, what would this be for you? Good health? A … [Read more...]
all good, mom
A few weeks ago I went to my annual mammogram and saw this on the street outside of the HospitalI noticed it because most bikes look like this I would rather be stuck on an elevator with bike owner number one. She might howl at the moon and collect cats, but she would never be boring.While … [Read more...]
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