It goes without saying that men and women view birthdays differently. Everything from the gift to…
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Recently, I found myself apologizing for something I am not actually sorry for – being busy.…
Saddle up
Believe it or not, the highlight of my week is the one night I spend sitting in a horse arena. For…
Lessons from Dad
I am a Daddy’s Girl through and through, but let me clarify what that means to me. My dad and…
The hockey bag
As a proud Canadian there are two things I realize I am not allowed to complain about: the cold…
Sanctuary
It is said that if you build it, they will come. I convinced the Carpenter to create a sanctuary in…
Celebrate
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems we don’t take time to celebrate life anymore, until…
Under the stars
I’m not bragging but, when Blue Rodeo came to town for Riverfest Elora last Saturday, they…
The gift of time
Dear Santa Claus: Please accept this letter as my formal Christmas wish list. Since I am a writer…
Teenage comedic genius
By the end of this week, the Carpenter and I will officially be the parents of two teenagers. The…
Chasing sunsets
In the middle of our recent heat wave, I was restless beyond words. As the day slipped away, the…
Tangled
If you question whether karma is real, let me reassure you. I liken my own experience with karma to…
Ring true
I am not like other girls. You should know this by now. Sure, in the most fundamental ways, I have…
Spot on
Resisting change is something I excel at. But as I add another year to my time on this planet,…
Just dance
When the band played one of my all-time favourite songs by the Rolling Stones, I just about lost my…