I tell my children all the time that it is good to be different, to be unique as individuals. Yet I…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Steer clear
I think we’ve established by now, dear reader, that I think entirely too much about far too…
Boys team
Sometimes, I wish I were a man. Today was one of those times. It’s days like this, where the…
Mom jeans
I find clothing stores intimidating. I find the clothes in the clothing stores even more so.…
The 13th Man
I would like to sincerely apologize to my neighbours, particularly those with young children, for…
Yard work
I don’t know what the May long weekend means to you, but in my house, it means yard work.…
The sweater
Another school year has begun, signaling the unofficial end of summer. For me that triggers a sense…
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is not meant for shopping; it’s meant for napping. The world would be a better…
Fetch
My dog Scout is the best psychotherapist that I have ever met. No other bond in my adult life can…
Bring back the Nords
This is an open letter to Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League. I am hoping to…
No gift wrap required
Dear Santa, It goes without saying that I have been a good girl. I don’t mean to sound…
Lights out
Mother Nature has a profound way of keeping us humble. Last week’s ice storm was proof of her…
Sin city
Look out Sin City. The Carpenter will be landing any minute now and he is unsupervised. Worse, he…
The tiebreaker
Communication is key to any relationship. To ensure the Carpenter and I remain connected, I like to…
Own it
It was a typical Sunday morning. The sun was not quite up over the houses in the neighbourhood, but…