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Author Archives: Colleen ODea

Growing up… not so OK!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Colleen ODea

This “Growing Up OK!” puberty book is going to be the death of me! I’ve been through this puberty stuff with two other kids but this time it’s different. Bones asks A LOT of questions…quite matter of factly…with not a bit Continue reading Growing up… not so OK!→

Posted in I love these little people

What a riot…

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Last nights’ game was a riot! Spiderman, Bones and I gathered around the big screen in our Jammie’s… a tray of Nachos piled high in front of us!  My discovery that I forgot to buy beer was a bit of a disappointment, but no where near the disappointment Continue reading What a riot…→

Posted in I love these little people, No Revive, One Plays Hockey

Queen’s 7×2 update…

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Colleen ODea

While we wait for summer to arrive, I’ve been pounding out the posts! Some months I’m busier than others but this month the rain has me stranded… so why not tell a few stories! I introduced you to my friends Nic and Kara and their wonderful Continue reading Queen’s 7×2 update…→

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

Grasshole…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My brother has his own business.  It’s small… a one man show… but he’ll help you move, do yard work, fix anything broken, clean gutters, assemble things, paint and any number of odd jobs that folk find they just don’t have time Continue reading Grasshole…→

Posted in Family, No Revive, Tough Stuff

Gone to the beach…

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s Girl’s Weekend Away and you know what that means… plenty of laughter, wine, relaxation, good food and complete and utter foolishness! If you’re looking for me… I’ll be walking along the beach, collecting sea glass, digging my toes in the sand and Continue reading Gone to the beach…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME, No Revive

Alice’s bucket list…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I spend a bit of time on Twitter and today a friend re-tweeted a message asking me to help a young girl named Alice “trend” by using the hashtag #alicebucketlist. For those of you unfamiliar with Twitter, trend lists change quite frequently Continue reading Alice’s bucket list…→

Posted in No Revive, Uncategorized

Growing up stinks…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My house smells like the front entrance of a Department Store! Last night, to his delight, Spiderman received three bottles of cologne and a mirrored tray to display them on.  “Which one do you like best?” I heard repeatedly throughout the evening as Continue reading Growing up stinks…→

Posted in I love these little people

Wave at the bus…

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I embarrass my children… sometimes on purpose.  Sometimes I’ve no idea what I’ve done until a look on a face makes me realize I’ve mortified them beyond belief. I’ve been known to make up ridiculous songs when their friends are in the Continue reading Wave at the bus…→

Posted in No Revive, Uncategorized

Why I’m wonderful…

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Colleen ODea

This morning, Spiderman wrapped his arms around me and told me I was the best mom in the entire world.  He sang made up songs with silly words expressing how fabulous I was… the best thing to ever happen in his life… how beautiful, special, Continue reading Why I’m wonderful…→

Posted in I love these little people

Calm before the storm…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Wasn’t I surprised when I ended up sleeping in the middle of my bed with a child on either side… dog at my feet. The other night… thunder roared through the night and lightning lit up our skies when at first one child, then Continue reading Calm before the storm…→

Posted in I love these little people

Straight from the can…

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Seems a fellow in Truro is sick of Tuna sandwiches and placed an advertisement on Kijiji (click on the link to read the entire ad) that states… “I have a pre-cut Tuna sandwich I want to offer up for a trade. The tuna Continue reading Straight from the can…→

Posted in Damn divorce

My swell birthday…

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Colleen ODea

With the exception of one tiny glitch…which actually did a pretty good job putting a damper on my day…I had a fabulous birthday. The morning started with my “Birthday Basket”…a tradition between half a dozen friends on the street who put together a basket Continue reading My swell birthday…→

Posted in Love My House, My friends are AWESOME

Message with a bottle…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I relished every moment with my children… believing whole hearted that no one could do it as well as I.  We had a Nanny (Jennifer) who meant the world to us, but we’d also been pretty jaded by another who was horrible.  My kids Continue reading Message with a bottle…→

Posted in Uncategorized

They herd…

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Colleen ODea

 My birthday is Tuesday so last night brought a group of people out to begin the week long celebrations!  What?  Can’t a girl celebrate for an entire week? We started at the Lower Deck enjoying another wonderful evening of Paul Lamb Continue reading They herd…→

Posted in Damn divorce, My friends are AWESOME, Shhhh... I'm not really the Queen

Light Italian…

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Tonight is “Italian Dinner Club” and while I was unsuccessful in finding a single, hot, Italian to take as my date, I plan on deciding by the end of the day what I’ll bring as an appetizer! If and when I get my car Continue reading Light Italian…→

Posted in Damn divorce, My friends are AWESOME

Letter to Oprah…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Dear Oprah: Over twenty years ago I was watching your show when something you said shocked me.  You were interviewing a young girl and the way you phrased a question caused a response that shook me to my core. It changed Continue reading Letter to Oprah…→

Posted in Uncategorized

Life is good…

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Colleen ODea

With all the talk on Saturday of the world ending, I took a moment to reflect on my life to see if I was happy with the way things were going… where I’ve been… what I’ve achieved. OK never mind… I Continue reading Life is good…→

Posted in Tough Stuff

Italian night…

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I’ve been invited to join the neighbourhood dinner club and Friday night is “Italian Night”.  Apparently I have to bring a hot Italian dish and it’s proving to be more difficult than I thought.  In fact, no amount of searching on-line is bringing me the Continue reading Italian night…→

Posted in Single & 40

Heads up…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I didn’t mean to duck when the ball was heading straight for my youngests’ head.  While I agree that my instincts should have been to protect her… I didn’t.  And she’s never quite forgiven me. It’s the reason she hates baseball and sadly the same reason she hates soccer… and… Continue reading Heads up…→

Posted in I love these little people

Zuke’s new toy…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Colleen ODea

This is Zucchini’s new toy.  We call it her Grenis… because… it’s green.                 

Posted in No Revive, Uncategorized

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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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