You know, when you have a renovation on your horizon, no matter how massive you anticipate the project to be, somehow it's still just bigger than you'd imagined. *quietly sips wine* Don't bother looking at your watch - it's wine o'clock all the time right now. (And don't look at me like … [Read more...]
My Village
There's an old African proverb, popularized in the West by Hillary Clinton: "it takes a village to raise a child." It takes a village to raise a child. It's a beautiful sentiment, really, this idea that community and connectedness is vitally important both to the healthy and happy development of … [Read more...]
I cannot do it all.
I finally admitted to myself yesterday that I could no longer manage my beloved community garden plot; it was a wonderful place to go ... when we lived on the west side and could walk to it. But we moved this past autumn, and going there had become a chore. I loved it, and it broke my heart to leave … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday – not all in one go, dammit
I am not sure if you have noticed but the very best sign to be is AQUARIUS. We are always told we are beautiful, strong, clever and headed in the right direction. We are never in trouble, we are always lovely and good. The future always shines bright for us. I can spot an Aquarian from 20 paces. … [Read more...]
Thank You Kaitlin Hrudey
There has been a lot of media coverage lately of the youth mental health crisis, which is particularly bad here in Calgary. And it's about damn time. I've known about this crisis for a long time now, because I've been part of it. And it's getting worse, not better.My oldest daughter has anxiety. And … [Read more...]
10 things not worth saying out loud
1. I am so busy 2. Money is tight right now 3. I am so tired 4. My house needs cleaning 5. Does my rear look big in these jeans? 6. Do I look old/tired ? 7.Did you hear what so and so said/did ? 8. Yes and I regret it 9. Do I seem scattered to you? 10. I have been meaning to... Oh … [Read more...]
All The Needs.
I've had this aching pain in my left shoulder for a while now. For a long while. For months, even. I kept telling myself I'd take care of it... another day... next week. It was February when I first noticed it had been bothering me for some time already, and now April is almost gone. This is what … [Read more...]
Would you? Could you?
About a month ago a friend I know went missing. Seriously. She went missing for real. Everything at first was normal. It was the beginning of April and I had been communicating with her about five times a week via email and facebook as we had been working on a project together. Then my life … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed
Can you relate? I have been sitting here for days staring at this screen looking for something profound to write about. A Holiday tip or recipe that will ease your stress and bring you back to the spirit of the season? A wise and wonderful reflection on the horrors of last week and how we can … [Read more...]
Boxed in
I would like to dedicate this post to Brent. I do not know Brent, but he works in the same building as I do in downtown Toronto. He has worked downtown for about three years, previously working closer to Newmarket, a comparably easier commute to his suburban home. Brent has short hair, two kids, … [Read more...]