Up until a few weeks ago I had put very little thought into turning The Big 4-0. Most of my close friends had celebrated this milestone in the last few years and I have never really been one to worry much about aging. Mostly, I feel grateful. I am happy, successful and healthy as I enter this next … [Read more...]
Pop Culture or Porn?
I am a huge fan of Pop Culture. I find it fascinating to watch the evolution of what is "in" and watch it, these days especially, very quickly move to being "out". I love movies and TV and all sorts of communication but one of my biggest interests when it comes to pop culture is music. When I … [Read more...]
So, Is Cruising My Thing?
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was quite nervous about my inaugural cruise vacation to the Mexican Riviera on the Disney Wonder and probably wouldn't have ever tried it if I hadn't been invited by the folks at Disney. I was unsure about the whole experience but, mostly, I was anxious … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: The Kids Are Alright Edition
The last few weeks have been extremely stressful. I am not going to go into the gory details but any competitive hockey or sports mom can relate. It is that time of year. The politicking has begun and it is time to select next year's team. Sit back and watch common sense and compassion become a … [Read more...]
Dear Valentine
Dear Valentine,Can you believe that you have been my Valentine for nearly half of my life? Amazing. Did you know that it is because of you that I even understand love? Not just the kind of love that gives you butterflies and makes your heart hurt but the kind that feels as warm and comforting as a … [Read more...]
I Wonder.
You know how there are some things in life that you are pretty sure you are never going to do? Like, I don't think I will ever climb Mt. Everest. Just not my thing. Not even in one of those fantastical "what if" moments. I don't think I'll ever perform on stage. I love the theatre but I'm more of an … [Read more...]
Tiger Mom or Dolphin Mom?
Tiger: Territorial and generally solitary animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey demands. (Wikipedia.com) Dolphin: Arguably one of the most altruistic animal species around, dolphins have been known to help out others in need. (webecoist.com)Are you a … [Read more...]
Family
Last week I was in the UK visiting my "little" sister and her family. She had just had her second child in late December (2 weeks late!) and I was there to offer emotional support and just help her out. Since my mom died I feel this overwhelming need to be close to my family. My dad is a few blocks … [Read more...]
The Scraping Incident
Kids can be crazy. We all know this. They can do things that just make you ask in total bewilderment, "what were you thinking?" As a mother of two this has happened to me many times over the years. But, honestly, never to the degree it happened last month.Here is one of these incidents where, as a … [Read more...]
Beauty or The Beast?
I feel really weird writing this post. Kinda strangely exposed and all vulnerable-like. I guess I don't tend to reveal my insecurities often which might explain why some people have actually accused me of not having any (as if). There are certain things I know about myself, certain strengths I … [Read more...]
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