"having a chat with dad, fishing" art studio for children As many of you know, I turned 50 in January. To tell you that it is surreal is an understatement. To tell you that it sucks the big one is to surrender more power to it than I am willing to, and, really if I am honest- I feel … [Read more...]
a beautiful thing worth sharing
"We create pictures with our bodies" This is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a while- as if the music was not enough- the visual will transport you. enjoy xoxox [youtube id="CvQBUccxBr4"] … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday – not all in one go, dammit
I am not sure if you have noticed but the very best sign to be is AQUARIUS. We are always told we are beautiful, strong, clever and headed in the right direction. We are never in trouble, we are always lovely and good. The future always shines bright for us. I can spot an Aquarian from 20 paces. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- relationship status – it’s complicated
"Yes my dad did that too when I was little" My daughter said to the 8 and 10 year old girls that she babysits a fair bit, when they were talking about something funny their dad does. "Wait. You have a dad?" Uhh. Yes. I have a dad. Big smile. Was this going to be the birds and bees … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- a few good men
There is so much crap news out there I make it my business to broadcast good stories. I repeat them to myself and others until I am convinced that my own faith in human nature has solid ground. Two of my neighbours, who are very good men, were out running in the middle of nowhere yesterday on a … [Read more...]
let it be
On our way to Kingston yesterday, car full of tools, cleaning supplies and unassembled Ikea furniture, this was the car in front of us. I was taking my 18 year old to her new apartment that she will share for next year and if it goes well another three years with 4 others. I had not seen it … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- why I love travel
"Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things - air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky - all things tending towards the eternal or … [Read more...]
7 reasons to take your teens (and yourself) to NYC
This past weekend I took my mom and two teenage daughters to New York City. It was a long anticipated gift to both them and myself. It was something I have wanted to do for a long time. There are so many reasons to take people who are forming their minds/ or still approaching life with fresh eyes … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- “just deal with the facts”
This week I got some excellent advice from a friend I rely on for perspective and expertise. He said "Just deal with the facts, Nance" Now while I believe being emotional and passionate are my strong suit, sometimes the best advice in the world is to remove that aspect completely and just deal … [Read more...]
what do you do when you feel like crap?
I am told I ask a lot of questions. I am naturally inquisitive with a voracious curiousity that would likely kill all 9 lives in a cat, but I also love to learn and I learn by excavating. Furthermore, this excavating leads to connection and human connection is a basic and enormous need for me (well … [Read more...]
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