The first thing my family is going to do when this week’s Wellington Advertiser arrives on…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Bird song
It’s 4:30 am and I am wide awake. The Carpenter just left for work. I lay in bed and listen…
Bottle it
When things in my life are going really well, as if a spell of joy has been cast on me, I imagine…
…Or what?
I remember it well, the day the Carpenter looked at me from across the room and said, “are we…
24 hours
That’s how much time I had to myself: 24 hours. All alone in a lovely hotel suite, with a…
Canadian dinner guests
I saw a survey recently that calculated the state of the Canadian identity by asking a…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Score
I should never underestimate the Carpenter. Just when I think I’ve caught my spouse dropping…
Dear Editor:
People often ask me where I get the inspiration for this column and I have one simple answer: I…
Lightfoot, light heart
Tick another box of my Canada 150 bucket list. I got to see Gordon Lightfoot perform at the Elora…
Mom shorts
I don’t like shopping. I like it even less when the purchases aren’t for me, yet I am…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Out there in the crowd
The barriers are up. The stages are being assembled. The grounds are starting to take shape, and by…
Pause summer
Somebody please push pause. Hit the button. There is still time. I’m not ready for summer to…
Catch and release
Sometimes you have to believe in spirits. You just do. Especially when your mother assures you that…