Somebody find me an airbrush. I am about to enter the public forum of a family vacation water park…
WriteOut of Her Mind
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…
Badges of honour
When I was 8, I promised to do my best, to do my duty, to God, the Queen and my country. I was a…
Crop circles
Happy Birthday Queen Victoria. Thank you for giving us Canadians a completely irrelevant excuse to…
Like riding a bike
You’ve heard the expression “It’s just like riding a bike.” That is…
Science Fair unfair
If there was one class I hated in public school, it was science class (and gym, math and grade 8…
Airing dirty laundry
I have a confession to make. I am having an affair. No, not that kind of affair, because, really,…
Disco Daddy Day
People often tell me that they feel sorry for my spouse, the Carpenter, because he is often the…
My compass
A promise is a promise, even when circumstances change. I promised my boy a mother-son adventure,…
A passing grade
In university, I tried to convince my parents that a Canadian history degree would be a profitable…
Sped up
Before I begin, I want it on the record that I am a good driver. I have a clean driving record;…