I am in a big hurry to knock off some things from my BIGGER gotta do list. Next year I am having a big birthday - ( those of you who say '40?' are invited to my party) - and I am pretty sure this has something to do with it. I have wanted to get better at public speaking and so when I was asked … [Read more...]
social climbing and the art of overcoming fear
Last night I went on a scary date. It was scary because I am very afraid of heights. It is maybe my only fear and I have had it my whole life. It has stopped me from doing many things. I hate myself when I can't do something because of a fear. When we arrived at the climbing gym my mouth was … [Read more...]
notes on chronic illness- taking one for the team
As many of you know, my dad is in a long term care facility for late stages of Lewy Body Dementia. I went to see him yesterday and I thought about something that has occurred to me several times over the last year. For those of you who dont know me I love him and I HATE this and that … [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 – #$%&
"#$%&" me- last night after dinnerI am surrounded by fine belgian chocolates, 12 dozen homemade cookies from cookie exchange, cakes, … [Read more...]
he calls me macdonald
I have been spending time with an old friend who was an acquaintance 30 years ago.Yes, 30shutup.even with my math skills I know that means I am WAY older than I feeldammitAnyway the most cool thing is that he calls me Macdonald.(maiden name) He missed my entire Johnston life.(married … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-anything but ordinary
"Sometimes I get so weird I even freak myself outI laugh myself to sleepIt's my lullabyLet down your defencesUse no common senseIf you look you will seethat this world is a beautifulaccident,- turbulent, succulentopulent, permanent, no way-I wanna taste itDon't wanna waste it awayI'd rather be … [Read more...]
to me
"to mefrom meI love you so much xoxoxthis is what you do, which maybe you have never done before , you play santa, you give yourself a gift, you write yourself a love letter, you choose something that fits, that is just right, that you have always wanted.This was a good gift but my favourite … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-to me you are perfect
I love this scene so much from one of my favourite modern Christmas movies, LOVE ACTUALLY. It is so raw and honest and brave and Silent Night happens to be my favourite Christmas Carol. You need to know that Mark is best friends with Juliet's new husband and has been rotten to … [Read more...]
notes on dating – spilling the beans
It is said that on a first date with a man he will spill the beans. Not just a little bit of beans but the whole cup o beans.He will tell you in no uncertain terms exactly what his problems and hang ups are. He will tell you what went wrong in his marriage, his part in it, whether on … [Read more...]
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