I love fall fair season. It’s impossible to be cranky, unless you are the Carpenter, because…
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Arguments
My husband, the Carpenter, is the great love of my life. I adore him. But sometimes, I don’t…
How chip dip saved my life
I had my credit card in my hand and the cursor hovered over the words “checkout.” All I…
Gratitude
So, I have been giving this whole gratitude thing a lot of thought as we head into another…
Vote
For years, I have stood alone on my soapbox and insisted that Canadian politics is not boring. It…
Sweet sixteen
This Friday is our 16th wedding anniversary, and as I write this, the Carpenter and I have made no…
Mom’s stash
I have the fondest memories of Halloween when my children were young. The images of little unicorns…
November witch
The farmer’s almanac warned us to “beware the November witch.” She was that…
History begins at home
It’s amazing what Canadians take for granted, and what it takes to make us stop. Remembrance…
Do not engage
One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received was these three simple words: do not engage…
Back me up
Last Sunday night, in an act I can only describe as morbid curiosity coupled with the desire to be…
Tangled
If you question whether karma is real, let me reassure you. I liken my own experience with karma to…
Shop local
One of the great things about living in Wellington County is the collective of small towns and…
No gift wrap required
Dear Santa, It goes without saying that I have been a good girl. I don’t mean to sound…
Christmas miracle
I found the ultimate Christmas gift for the Carpenter this year. I had outdone myself. Wife of the…