Monday’s July 1 parade in Elora brought out, as usual, gratifying crowds and the customary…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Glutton for gluten
I woke up in a cold sweat. I had been dreaming of crusty French baguettes floating around my head,…
The holy grill
If there is one thing I know for sure about my relationship with my husband, the Carpenter,…
Party crashers
I love our neighbours and our neighbourhood. It’s a good place to raise our kids and feel…
Mustang Kelly
Another birthday has come and gone. Despite the fact that I was an angel all year, my dream gift…
Boredom
As summer slowly slips away, so does my sanity. If I hear the words “I’m bored”…
Waht fore?
On the occasion of the Carpenter’s recent birthday, I decided to endure a round of golf with…
Time to pause
I used to be the kind of person who remembered birthdays and anniversaries; the special dates in…
That’s Senator Kelly
I have decided the next phase of my life involves a career change. It’s time to put all those…
Class is in
The only thing more annoying than the reality that summer 2013 has come to a close are those…
Stigma is passé
As the end of the first week of school comes to a close, I congratulate students, parents and…
The Big Chill
Last week, the Toronto International Film Festival celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Academy…
Bust a move
I think we can all agree that I am cool. Way cool. I’m down with what’s hip, and…
The hockey bag
As a proud Canadian there are two things I realize I am not allowed to complain about: the cold…
Mom jeans
I find clothing stores intimidating. I find the clothes in the clothing stores even more so.…