A friend's mom finally got her eyewear prescription filled, put on her glasses, looked adoringly into a mirror and screamed. She thought she was much better looking/ much younger than that. She had seen herself a little fuzzy, softened by her failing eyesight. This made me laugh as I have … [Read more...]
a perfect day
In an effort to give experience this year rather than material gifts, my dear friend Sam and I gave our children another famous JORO outing. (These have ranged from AGO, ROM, Science Center, Beaches, cottage, toboganning,skating and 10 days in Jamaica together) It was on Thursday and it was 15 hours … [Read more...]
words for wednesday – these are the good old days
the ice, feeling confused, on Lake Simcoe Of all the phrases that I use and love- and I love dozens and dozens- one of my very favourites is "These are the good old days" I love it because it reminds me that there is nothing better than right now to do something, tell/show someone I … [Read more...]
my favourite thing this week- all of it
I have loved the commotion this week. I think many love peace but I seem to love commotion. So many people around, in and out, parties and unplanned visits and teenagers everywhere and long chats and short jokes and lots of work that made me feel proud and happy, taking my niece and my daughters … [Read more...]
Just a little heart attack
This is hysterical but really makes an impact and leaves us with a lasting memory that might serve us well one day. Well done. Hit me with humour and something I can relate to (like who has time for a common cold let alone a heart attack?) and I will remember it forever. Please pass it on to … [Read more...]
don’t call me MRS, MS or Ma’am, just call me Nance
portrait of mrs. so and so~ art studio for children The things my little artists say crack me up. And make me think. One of my feisty cats calls me NANCE ROMANCE. I have not been called that in over 25 years. She comes up to my belly button. I love her confidence in herself and our … [Read more...]
am I a bully?
Or just a chronic rule breaker? I arrive at the gym at about 6:45 the other morning and there are 3 people there. There are 9 available treadmills, I take the one straight ahead and jump on it. I am half way through a half hour run, music loud, pretty decent pace, and woman taps me on the … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- 3 beds full and home
love project, art studio for children My favourite moment of the week? This is easy. My oldest came home for the weekend and when she walked into the house, she smiled stuck her nose in the air and said "Oh momma, it smells like home" We stuck to the hip all weekend, laughing, talking, … [Read more...]
notes to my daughter-you were born out of love
Dear Charlotte; Today you are 18 and it is the first time since you were born that you did not wake up just close to me to have presents on my big bed. It is as warm and sunny a day as the day we checked into the hospital. But when you were born 12 hours later you brought our first … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- the end of the world
Little wise artist says to me this week "Nancy, did you notice that many people think the world is going to end in December?" "I have heard similar things many times, Fraser, and I think it is cuckoo. How about you?" " I wouldn't do anything like give my stuff to charity because the world … [Read more...]
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