Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…
WriteOut of Her Mind
My big downfall
Nobody saw it happen, though it was humiliating just the same. It was a classic kerfuffle, no doubt…
A passing grade
In university, I tried to convince my parents that a Canadian history degree would be a profitable…
Trick or freak
Some men come out of the closet in middle age, as a celebration and acceptance of their true…
The sniff test
I am part mother, part bloodhound. I have a sniffer that can detect foul deeds and misplaced lunch…
The Queen and I
Every morning, as I stumble into the kitchen looking wretched, with my wild hair and fuzzy…
Walk with me
It’s hard to believe the Carpenter and I chose to take our wedding vows in autumn because…
Life of a spy
The best way to entice your spouse to a night on the town is to compromise on a mutual idea of fun.…
Motherhood is enough
This won’t make me popular, but I admit that I don’t like Mother’s Day. I believe…
That’s Senator Kelly
I have decided the next phase of my life involves a career change. It’s time to put all those…
Imagine
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was dreaming, merging the details of a news report coming…
Take my advice
Somebody once asked me to describe myself in one word. My response flew out of my mouth before I…
Man in training
Believe it or not, I went camping in a tent for a whole night. No hydro, no coffee and with…
iSpouse
Technology is ruining my marriage. I detest the Carpenter’s tablet and his obsessive need to…
Denim dreams for the season
Unlike most women I know, I do not enjoy shopping for clothes. I find the whole experience…