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Author Archives: Colleen ODea

Go Canada Go…

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Am I the only one not watching the Olympics? Like… none of them? Not one single event from start to finish with any expectation of who’s going to stand on the podium? ZERO! I admit, the TV has been on Continue reading Go Canada Go…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME

Loose hips sink ships…

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I don’t quite remember how long I spent in a wheelchair but I do remember my friends using it to race down hills… skipping the lineups to get into bars… how awkward it was to get around… and how multiple Continue reading Loose hips sink ships…→

Posted in Uncategorized

Where my heart is…

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Colleen ODea

This week, a couple of birthdays, two weddings and numerous family parties are happening in Newfoundland while I’m not there. I thought I’d be fine but as one cousin after the next arrived…joining the ever growing crowd…grabbing a bite of Continue reading Where my heart is…→

Posted in Family

July…

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Where the heck’d July go? OK… I watched all FIVE seasons of “Mad Men” which had me longing for a polka dotted piece of art for my office, a new couch, an open bar, a secretary and a pack of Continue reading July…→

Posted in Blogging

Pushing my blog…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Having a blog… it’s interesting to watch the stats… see where people are visiting from and how long they stay.  How they search. (You wouldn’t believe the people who find me by searching “sex while the curtains are open!”) Some Continue reading Pushing my blog…→

Posted in Blogging

Next…

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It’s been one of those strange weekends where I can’t keep my mind from going to crappy places.  I’m not sleeping… I’m fighting nightmares… and I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of doom and gloom. It’s not helping that Gib, Prada Continue reading Next…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Makin’ me sweat…

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I’ve been teasing the boys at Evolve Fitness that their “tag line” should be “So Hot They’ll Make You Sweat!” They’re not going for it but in my opinion… they’re missing out on the entire “cougar market” who want to Continue reading Makin’ me sweat…→

Posted in Uncategorized

YMCA Big Cove…

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Colleen ODea

At one point during the drive home, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror… the grin on my face exploding brighter than I’d seen for some time. My kids, retelling one adventure after the next. I even had them Continue reading YMCA Big Cove…→

Posted in I love these little people

Wouldn’t you like to fly…

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I first met Katherine nineteen years ago and “took to her” immediately. She was my kind of person… outgoing and energetic with a smile on her face… always ready for the next bit of fun! And then, with the flick Continue reading Wouldn’t you like to fly…→

Posted in Family, Giveaways

Queen’s 21st Update…

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It baffles me how time flies and lucky for me, I have a blog where I can look back at what I’ve been up to. Filling in all the blanks with the things I don’t write… a busy, happy, fun-filled Continue reading Queen’s 21st Update…→

Posted in Shhhh... I'm not really the Queen

Putting the cougar back in John Mellencamp…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Don’t I hate it when a rock star messes with a good thing… and by rock star what I mean is… has John Mellencamp gone soft? And what happened to the Cougar?? Last night I headed out with friends to Continue reading Putting the cougar back in John Mellencamp…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, My friends are AWESOME, Single & 40

For the love of horses…

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Colleen ODea

The first time Bones sat down on a horse, she found heaven. She was three… visiting Newfoundland for my grandfather’s birthday while my cousin Claire, an established rider, took her on a lead line. They mucked out stalls, brushed and Continue reading For the love of horses…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

Phones for kids…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Spiderman’s phone died.  Twice now… fixed once… but now we have to go through the “warranty” program to get a new one. The fact that it won’t turn on may have something to do with me finding it in a Continue reading Phones for kids…→

Posted in I love these little people

I lost ten pounds!!!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I’ve been at this gym thing for a month and so far so good… in fact, I’m down 10 pounds on the scales but I’ve surely gained 20 in muscle! OK… whatever…. I’ve lost more like 9lbs something or other ounces Continue reading I lost ten pounds!!!→

Posted in Uncategorized

The cottage…

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Colleen ODea

My new boyfriend has a cottage AND a private jet! The plan is to travel back and forth… as it’s in Ontario! From time to time, we’ll take friends with us where you’ll stay in the quaintest guest quarters you can Continue reading The cottage…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on...

Mo…

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Colleen ODea

There’s a kid I’m proud of… and it’s not my own. Well… I’m proud of them too… it kind of goes without saying. Their report cards were amazing with Spiderman getting his first ever “A” in Math and Bones finding Continue reading Mo…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

Jack Hand…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Colleen ODea

When I was in grade twelve, my cousin Tina came to live with us to attend university. We were thrilled! Tina and her six brothers and sisters (who are actually my second cousins… probably once or twice removed but none Continue reading Jack Hand…→

Posted in Family, Tough Stuff

My girls…

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Colleen ODea

The Fourth Annual Girls’ Weekend at Gib’s cottage in Malagash was a grand success. From the second the car crests the hill and we see the Northumberland Strait… a calm unfolds. Which is good… since all hell broke loose just the Continue reading My girls…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME

Divorce blog…

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Colleen ODea

The other day, I had a reader tell me I should write a “Divorce” blog…that things I’ve said have helped her through her own failed marriage. The thing is…I wouldn’t know where to start. Often, folks come in here and Continue reading Divorce blog…→

Posted in Damn divorce

I’m going to Paris!!!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Colleen ODea

If you recall… a few years ago I ended up in Pictou… asking for directions to the PEI bridge? Everyone knows I have no sense of direction, no sense of geography and no math skills whatsoever…  yet, yesterday I was Continue reading I’m going to Paris!!!→

Posted in I love these little people, My friends are AWESOME, Places to Visit

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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