The only time I want to see ice of any kind between now and next December is in the form of tiny…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Take a bow
There are moments that define us. They shape who we are and who we’ll become. They change the…
The short answer
I’m not proud of this. It doesn’t happen very often. I try very hard to be consciously…
Mother’s Day my way
I know Mother’s Day is supposed to be about my family doing nice things for me. But while I…
Royal pain
I have no idea why I am so excited by a long weekend. It’s not like I have a cottage to go…
Lucky kid
Three things you should know about me by now: I enjoy car rides, I like hanging out with my kids…
Comic relief
On Saturday, the Carpenter and I got up early and put on our best Sunday clothes. It was a special…
Privilege
When the Carpenter and I show up at the polls this week, we are bringing along a first-time voter.…
Teamwork
Raising children is the most joyous and terrifying thing I have ever done. And that is why…
The proposal
One of the best parts of my job is writing for Wellington Weddings, a magazine dedicated to one of…
Canada Day
It’s no secret I’m not much of a planner, preferring to fly by the seat of my pants…
Heat wave
One great thing about hospitals: they’re air conditioned. So, when I spent a few hours in an…
The four Rs
It was too hot to sit on the concrete patio. The back of the house was melting in the summer sun…
Kindness exists
The simplest gestures of kindness can change someone’s day and it costs us nothing.…
Texting grandpa
I am very fortunate to have both my parents in my life and honestly, I’m not sure how the…