I married the Carpenter because he is the ying to my yang (that sounds inappropriate), the white to…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Viva Las Vegas
My chance of lifetime came wrapped up as a four-day fully loaded girls-only trip to Las Vegas. No…
The Vegas Mojo
You should know by now I am a seeker of signs: purpose, life direction, meaning, location of my car…
Genie in a bottle
It happened. I am not proud of it. The green-eyed monster reared its ugly head and sent me into a…
Riel
It is with great sadness that I share the news that our family has lost our beloved dog of 15…
Spring Fever
Somewhere in the county there is a little, orange-breasted robin suffering post-traumatic stress…
My big downfall
Nobody saw it happen, though it was humiliating just the same. It was a classic kerfuffle, no doubt…
Hang up the skates
It’s time to hang up the skates, air out the hockey bag and reclaim the downstairs bathroom.…
Battle lines
My house has become a battle of the sexes. It’s girls versus boys. Good ole estrogen versus…
No bathing beauty
Somebody find me an airbrush. I am about to enter the public forum of a family vacation water park…
The youth vote
I knew something dire would happen. I went to a water park in a bathing suit and parliament…
Oh, Spring
Oh Spring, your manic mood swings are giving me migraines. Could you please settle on a happy,…
Chocolate thrills
Talk about the Easter Bunny and the temptation of chocolate treats everywhere I go has given me a…
Royal advice
My invitation did not arrive. I was not on the Royal Wedding guest list. It’s okay. I…
Mommy Day
In honour of Mother’s Day, I feel it is time to admit to my children the one thing I know to…