Christmas is coming and guess what, friends? It’s bringing a lot of feelings along for the ride. Forget swans, golden rings, and maids-a-milking—here’s the list you really need to help process your emotions this holiday season. Excitement Ahhhh, guys, Christmas is coming! There’s so much to … [Read more...]
What’s Binge-Worthy On Canadian Netflix in March?
Let's get right to what's new and worthy of your time and sanity on Netflix this month. Yes, we need are in survival mode because of March Break, am I right? We're not talking about shows to keep your little ones occupied while you have five minutes of peace. Nooooope. These shows are strictly for … [Read more...]
Your Mileage May Vary
We went on a road trip this weekend to visit my son. He's away at his grandma's for a three-week visit and we are popping up to see him on weekends to soak up some sun. We went the whole first week with a steady stream of photos, but no phone calls. This didn't really phase us, but we were curious … [Read more...]
Book Review: “The Dream Lover” By Elizabeth Berg
I should have known better than to browse through Facebook on Sunday. Like other women who have lost their mothers, I welcome Mother’s Day with cautious optimism. I look forward to expressions of love from my daughter and husband (it really is nice to be appreciated, isn’t it?), yet I battle the … [Read more...]
The L Word
On Sunday we went up to Uxbridge to see Santa on the Santa Train. On longer car rides, things tend to go one of three ways: A. He crashes out and I can silently sing along to Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell (best car song ever). B. He gets enthralled in his video and is silent the whole time. C. … [Read more...]
Facing My Fear at 50, Again
All week I watched the parasail float over the water above me as I ran or walked the beach. I could do that, I say to myself, from the safety of the peaceful beach. But do I want to? "Nance, you should do that. I know you are afraid." I am, as many of you know, very afraid of heights. I have … [Read more...]
Why I Love Country Markets
You can come as you are in your favourite shorts Except if you are my mom and think low heel Farragamo's are country casual. Parking is so darn easy you think there is something wrong with the event so no one came. You meet the people who make the stuff they are selling. Cheese experts, pie … [Read more...]
First Child Challenges
My second child bolts up in the morning, gets dressed and makes his bed. My first child rolls out of bed at the last minute and leaves everything everywhere. My second child sits at the dining room table quietly doing all or most of his borrow-a-book homework the day after it is assigned, knowing … [Read more...]
Talking About Dying-Part 2
The other day, I touched on why we are afraid to talk about dying. It is very tough. We'd all rather talk about life. But there are some important benefits on having these tough discussions. When we acknowledge death: • We have the opportunity to savour life Hope comes from the comfort … [Read more...]
Closure
I never fully understood the need for closure. I never felt any emotional trigger when an event designed for closure happened in my life. Whether it was the end of significant life chapter or resolving a particular conflict, I don’t remember walking away, wiping my non-sweaty brow and saying “phew” … [Read more...]
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