So you all know what I think about Lance and his sorta kinda apology. While I was busy watching his former declarations of innocence from the past several years, I came across a funny commnent I had to share "I don't get what the big fuss is.. All he did is do some drugs and ride his bike. I … [Read more...]
good morning my baby, suddenly you are 16
"I am smiling." I woke you up today, this beautiful snowy day, to wish you a happy birthdday. But first I looked at your body- all 5'10 of it. And your feet size 9.5. And your long beautiful dark hair. And your eyebrows - just like my dad's. And your cheekbones pushing through the baby fat … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday on Monday because I can’t wait – why we do what we do
" I paint flowers so they don't die" Frida Kahlo This is why we write too. I like what Anais Nin said about that- "I write to taste life twice" yup. exactly and sometimes too to make sense of it. … [Read more...]
rose coloured glasses and why 20 – 20 is overrated
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...]
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...]
words for wednesday on thursday- “is it real?”
We went to the Nutcracker ballet today for maybe the 14th time since my children were born. The first year my mom took us - my eldest was four and whispered in a really loud voice "Is it real?" and that is what it is when ballet or any art form is really good. It transports you. It takes you out … [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...]
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...]
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