Everything happens for a reason. So, when my self-proclaimed heroic status of Super Kelly is dealt…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Oscar made me do it
Apologies folks. For the first time in six years with the Wellington Advertiser, I missed my column…
It’s not personal
I have a friend who sends me inspirational advice on a regular basis because she says I am…
Ring true
I am not like other girls. You should know this by now. Sure, in the most fundamental ways, I have…
Pillow talk
Insomnia is something I struggle with often. It’s the nature of my busy mind and sharing a…
Lights out
Mother Nature has a profound way of keeping us humble. Last week’s ice storm was proof of her…
House of Cards
When I was a child, my grandfather taught me how to build a house of cards. One by one, I carefully…
Once bitten
The slap didn’t hurt, but the smear of blood across my skin was a sure sign of victory. He…
Art matters
Everyone likes music. Whether it’s country, jazz, opera or good old rock ‘n roll, music…
Existential mom crisis
No other decision in my life has prompted repeated episodes of existential crisis quite like my…
Rumour mill
We’ve all done it. We’ve all talked about someone behind their back. We’ve shared…
May two-four
Well hello there long weekend. You’re looking good. Pour me a cool drink and let’s move…
Apprenticeship
Perhaps this is old-fashioned, but in our household there is a clear division of work. It’s a…
Batter up
The family that plays together, stays together. That was my theory and the inspiration behind my…
One star at a time
“It was in Bobcaygeon, where I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a…