Quite a while ago when I hung off of the words of a few very wise and dear friends, two of them said two completely opposing and yet ultimately true things. And poetically, on the very same day. Life is short. Life is long.Life is short. If you are unhappy and you have done everything possible to … [Read more...]
who is driving the bus?
I was at a school meeting the other night and I had that same uneasy feeling that I get all the time lately; "who is driving the bus?"Mothers were talking about raising their daughters; issues about what they are wearing, how they are behaving, how texting has replaced real communication or being in … [Read more...]
it is not just about the kids
If you are privileged enough to have children you know they instantly and irrevocably become your center and focus. When they are little and their heads hit the pillow first you are too tired to enjoy that because one day your head will hit the pillow first and your sleep will be … [Read more...]
good guys in green jackets
There was a close up of a single tear rolling down Phil's cheek as he hugged his wife Amy after winning his third Masters of his career. The media loves this stuff. I love this stuff. When a child gets hit by a car, we rush to ask if she looked both ways first. We need to find reason why good … [Read more...]
sticky business
I am my own worst enemy. I try to cut corners and work fast to make all the pieces of my life work and come together. I feel I am failing as a mother if my children don't eat well or are overtired. Consequently I let them sleep as long as possible and then we are short for time for that good … [Read more...]
would you rather…
Easter Sunday morning I was greeted by my 7 year old niece who was reading from her favourite book You Must Be Kidding. Before I had a chance to drink my coffee she asked me, straight faced, "would you rather fart uncontrollably or burp your whole life." Tough one to answer. … [Read more...]
how to survive almost anything
1. Be who you are no matter what happens;if mud is slung at you do not sling back. If someone has betrayed your trust, don't be untrustworthy. Your mother said it and she was right; two wrongs do not make a right.2.Entrust your story to people who you respect and who really love you; take your time, … [Read more...]
Telling Millie
Millie is a 68 year old Italian immigrant and widow. She had one husband, one love. She wears a shirt with tears and bleached stains marking the sign of a hardworking woman who threw out her vanity easily but not this shirt. She approaches Sam with incredulity-what are you doing here? I thought you … [Read more...]
Moved by the wrong girl
My eye sight is not great. Mainly I have no idea who is waving at me, what that street sign says at night and whether my eyebrows need plucking. The upside is I think I am better looking than I really am.My daughter was to sing a solo at school this morning amongst a few other soloists. I see … [Read more...]
let her have it
As circumstance would have it-my eldest daughter, who is best friend and favourite playmate of my younger daughter, is away this month and therefore could not join us in Florida-rendering me the sloppy second. The entire March Break I found myself in the pool giving her shoulder rides, having … [Read more...]