When you reached over and took my hand in the middle of nothing and for no particular reason, regardless of whether anyone could see and in spite of anyone being able to see, that was my favourite moment all week. … [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...]
words for wednesday- there is nothing wrong with us
"I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No good to nobody. No good for nothing. Because you are too old or too young or too fat or too slim too ugly or too this or too that. Songs that … [Read more...]
separation-when the telling comes out wrong
art studio for children "diving in" I have very few regrets about my separation and divorce and the way my life has been since. I like the way I have rebuilt our lives, I love the unit that the three of us are, strong, connected and aware of our complexities, our failings and our … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- I am not a robot
self portrait art studio for children This song was sung the other day at my daughter's school and I loved it. It seems a perfect ballad for teenage girls. And all of us. How did vulnerable get to be a bad word? You've been acting awful tough lately Smoking a lot of cigarettes … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week-my daily ‘vitamin’ from my children
We all have our things we love most especially in our kids but for me if I had to choose one (and that is terribly difficult) it would have to be the two of them singing. I listen to something they have sung at least once a day but it is often more frequently. It is like a vitamin. I need it. … [Read more...]
Sorry, I hate costumes
I really wish Hallowe'en was as easy as this or this everyone says- but you are so creative! Yeah. Sorry, I hate costumes. I am going to wear what I wore last year- how boring is that? What about you? Do you love dressing up in costume? what are you wearing? … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- I love you
Dear Gluten I know lately you have felt unloved. You have become the bad boy in the kitchen like a bully in the playground. In restaurants people whisper about hating you, being intolerant of you, and requesting you not come anywhere near their plate. Bags of pasta and flour scream pick me, pick … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- Q and A 5 years at a glance
I gave this to myself in the summer and I am having the best time with it. Those of you who know me know my love of questions- asking them and answering them. Imagine knowing your answer to the same question 5 years in a row This way you can see how you feel as you change or as you don't over … [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...]
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