WriteOut of Her Mind

Hope. Faith. Sometimes it’s all we have. Elusive and fragile, these are also the strengths…

Communication is key to any relationship. To ensure the Carpenter and I remain connected, I like to…

He’s not even 15 years old yet, but I know for a fact that my son will to grow up to be a…

Now that December has arrived we know that the days leading up to Christmas will carry the momentum…

I will never understand what it is about Christmas lights that make me so ridiculously happy, but I…

You know the way your dog perks up its ears and cocks its head to the side when you say, “car…

Santa baby, a word of caution on Christmas Eve: a real family lives in this house, and thus, I make…

“Underestimate me. That’ll be fun.” That’s the quote a friend sent to…

Two things you should know about me as we head into 2017: first, I have every intention of taking…

“Here’s looking at you, kid,” he said, emphasis on the kid. And I swooned. He…

I liken friendship to my favourite pair of Australian Blundstone boots: durable, waterproof and as…

Mental health has been a popular topic this week with the Bell Let’s Talk campaign. Talk is…

One of the most important relationships in my life is with my teenage son, who is becoming…

Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means absolutely nothing in my marriage because we try…

I’m excited about this Family Day long weekend, though I have no plans. When there is so much…