Monday’s July 1 parade in Elora brought out, as usual, gratifying crowds and the customary…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Telling stories
It is said that if you do what you love in your career, the rewards will be richer than financial…
Lucky 13
You heard him, didn’t you? The Carpenter? Last Sunday, during Super Bowl XLVIII the decibels…
House spouse
Once upon a time, I envisioned a future where I would be the breadwinner in the family. I wanted to…
Queen of the castle
You know, sometimes I wonder how the Carpenter manages to control his manly urges when he’s…
The good wife
I’ve spent a lot of time in this column telling you about my spouse, the Carpenter, and how…
Mommyhood truths
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Don’t forget because nobody can guilt you with deadly precision…
Drive on
And just like that, summer ended. I watched it fade away in the rearview mirror on my way…
Christmas miracle
I found the ultimate Christmas gift for the Carpenter this year. I had outdone myself. Wife of the…
House of Cards
When I was a child, my grandfather taught me how to build a house of cards. One by one, I carefully…
My mentor
The country was in crisis. The Referendum was looming. The daily news was electric and for once, it…
The Christmas party dress
He’s not even 15 years old yet, but I know for a fact that my son will to grow up to be a…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Fully, completely
Writers write. It’s not a choice; it’s a voice. It whispers when you sleep, talks when…