I’m certain that whole restraining order issue is now null and void, so I can talk about my…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Under the stars
I’m not bragging but, when Blue Rodeo came to town for Riverfest Elora last Saturday, they…
The sweater
Another school year has begun, signaling the unofficial end of summer. For me that triggers a sense…
Permission slip
Somewhere in the division of household labour, the responsibility of filling out all school…
Queen of the castle
You know, sometimes I wonder how the Carpenter manages to control his manly urges when he’s…
TV trays
Pretend I was wealthy and could afford to hire people to do the things I was too busy making money…
Tough as nails
You might not remember this, but when I was a kid there was a Sesame Street skit where a little boy…
Giving thanks
It may seem cliché, but in honour of Thanksgiving I’m going to share with you what…
Deflated
Remember how I told you that the Carpenter sent me shopping for nails? Hold on to that thought,…
The punch line
This week there will be a celebration in our house, but you’ll never know it. There…
Always
When the world is too much, I go for a walk with no destination in mind. There is something about…
No bacon jokes
I couldn’t tell you about Halloween last week because, well, it hadn’t happened yet.…
iSpouse
Technology is ruining my marriage. I detest the Carpenter’s tablet and his obsessive need to…
Dye laughing
What I’m about to tell you may shock you. It may even change your opinion of me. Here it…
Snow tires
In hindsight, maybe it was cruel to tell the adolescent children I had their Christmas gift early…