When my kids were small and they had playdates with little friends there were times when things went sideways. When the other child's parent came to pick them up I had a choice to make. Do I tell Little Johnny's mom that he pinched/hit/spit/grabbed/yelled or do I smile and wave and thank heavens … [Read more...]
for now it sleeps
You are my friend from childhood and we lost touch. Your visiting cancer brought us back together. You come to me now as a gift. You show me your hope and your strength. The other day you were, for a moment, cranky and mad at the condition it has put you in. You said 'Nance, the chemo is … [Read more...]
the end of an era-49 sidewalk steps becomes 395
It is the fantasy of every little girl to have your closest friends live next door. You could tie tin cans with a rope from bedroom window to bedroom window and share your secrets in the night. You could run back and forth from one back yard to the other, you could eat meals together, see each other … [Read more...]
The Power of Women: The story of a Jamaican press trip.
Last week I was fortunate enough to travel on a press trip to Jamaica. I have done a number of these trips over the years and they are usually a mix of amazing and super busy with a back-to-back itinerary packed full at an exotic location for just a few short days. But this trip was exceptional … [Read more...]
They Call Me the Lone Wolf. On My Back There.
When I decided to go back to work this year and start a new career, I vowed to not let my marriage or my relationship with my kids suffer as a result. With a few exceptionally trying moments, I have held fast to that vow and together we have navigated this new path with fairly smooth results.That … [Read more...]
Separation.
Last week I went back to the early days of my marriage and told you how it all started. This week I will continue my story:As the cab drove me home from the airport I was shaking. I knew I had to face Dan but I also knew my liberation meant heartbreak for my best friend. I had called him as I was … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-not your average cookie
" I love my friends. They only take the important stuff seriously. Never themselves " You know those women who are really uptight and always have to do everything a certain way, and think before they speak, wear loose cardigans in dull colours and try recipes before they serve them, think only … [Read more...]
when objects tell a story
I find inanimate objects can hold a whole story and an entire set of memories.When I was at school, I had a soft pink shirt that my friend Nancy and I called "the kissing shirt" because anyone who wore it would be so irrisistable that she would be kissed. That shirt got borrowed by so … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- unless you are pregnant you are having one
"Unless you are pregnant you are having one" my party, my rules-meI had a weekday lunch party the other day for my dear friend Sam's birthday. Don't get me started on just what she means to me- she … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday- good will
"Everyday I pick you up. We go out, have a few drinks, a few laughs, and it's great, but ya know what the best part of my day is? It's the 10 seconds from when I pull up to the curb and I get to your door, and I am hoping you won't be there. No good bye, no see you later, no nothing. Just picked up … [Read more...]
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