My kids like to watch movies from when they were little So last week the 3 of us watched some really old ones. It was fun and shocking and tender and embarrassing. It was weird to see us as again as a family of four. It was tender to see some married moments that were good. It was embarrassing … [Read more...]
Gone to the dogs
This happened on SaturdayMy kids met and fell in love with our first official pet.I wrote about it in 2011 and it just wasn't the right time then. I can only believe that now is the right time based on the circumstances surrounding how our new pup came to us.We weren't expecting to welcome … [Read more...]
Vegging with Chef Mark Russell
I jumped on the subway after dropping off the little guy at school and headed to the famous and historical stomping grounds of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Only it's been converted to the ultimate Loblaws store. If you haven't been, you should check it out. You'll want to spend some time here as it is a … [Read more...]
home alone part 1
In the last 18 years I have rarely been alone. I was married and I had two girls then I got divorced and had full custody. I have an art school which means if I am not with my kids I am likely with yours or someone else's. I have a great family who all live pretty close to me and I see them all … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-the end of men
" Chivalry is dead. And women killed it." -Dave Chapelle Last week my book club read and discussed this book by the name of "The End of Men" I seemed to be the most worked up over it and not just because "The End of Men" is an awful prospect. I fear for girls … [Read more...]
The love project
There is nothing more to say than this If someone said this to you would you not fall to your knees? This is love. And if you want a peek at more wonderful examples of our LOVE PROJECT - come on over to my other blog and feel the love. xx n … [Read more...]
I love you because
For some unknown reason I was not feeling myself Monday night. I had just been at a meeting, the day had been fine but the very end of the day was met with a not so great mood.I could not put my finger on it but I was having a case of the BLAHS. (my mom calls anything ranging from heartbreak to … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday – mi casa es tu casa
We have an exchange student from Argentina living with us. There is nothing better than being able to say "Mi casa es tu casa" and they move about in your house like it is theirs and that is the very best thing. … [Read more...]
failure is fodder
I love that this year's trend on happiness and resolutions includes redefining our notion of success. We are discussing our lives with a raised consciousness, recognizing our life potential as being personal, unique and not necessarily representative of all the conflicting and confusing messages we … [Read more...]
The Grandparent Effect
I did not grow up with grandparents as a part of my daily life. Most of my relatives live in Belfast, so we were only able to spend time with my grandparents for the few weeks they came in the summer or the few weeks we went there.I remember when I was little feeling envious of my friends when they … [Read more...]
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