Last night at dinner with 10 of my best gals, one turned to me and asked how it was going. These are not weather report people- no small talk required. I turn to these two that I adore and with tears in my eyes I said "I am busy to the point of near hysteria."This is very hard for me to admit even … [Read more...]
I need tulips and truth
19 years ago today I got out of bed to get married. It was a day just like today- beautiful light snow fell in abundance. I felt sure it was a good omen.Unlike many brides it seems, I did not like the attention as much as I probably should have, given the cost, the planning and the expectation. … [Read more...]
#*%@#&*# cookie exchange
So this is how it goes the day before the $%#&*((^cookie exchange. You curse your decision to be a part of a popular (read- must make 12 dozen) cookie exchange year after year. Like labour and renovations and everything that requires extra effort in a busy life- you can hardly stand … [Read more...]
I am a great mom
My children always eat balanced meals, never snack on junk food and don't hide anything from me (daughter's desk drawer)(surprise) … [Read more...]
piss me off-don’t call me dear
Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear- it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at … [Read more...]
what helps me at Christmas
When I was a kid I never understood those people you would read or hear about who hated Christmas. How could they? Christmas is the best.Now I get the grinch factor. There is the unrelenting nauseating consumerism, the opportunity to think about what is missing, the extreme loneliness for … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-advice for the Holidays
"The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint is not intended" Robert Frost … [Read more...]
SWMWD (single white male with dog)
My older brother(unmarried no kids) got a puppy this summer and as I have taught him everything he needs to know about writing and being funny (it was the least I could do as he taught me how to smoke, climb the stairs after curfew without creaking them and lie to mom and dad) I thought I should … [Read more...]
Santa, baby
my letter-personal and confidential -back from SantaEvery year my children like yours, have written to Santa. As I have a problem with growing up or asking them to do so too quickly, this tradition continues (they are 13 and 16).Four years ago when I separated I needed all the help I could … [Read more...]
you must be kidding-lazy Christmas
While I do find the early November Christmas push like a niggling brother chastising you into submission, when December 1st hits I LOVE CHRISTMAS. I love the smells, the food,the parties, the quiet moments, the music and the push to love thy neighbour, thy stranger, and thy person who normally … [Read more...]
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