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Author Archives: Colleen ODea

Queen’s 13th update…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It was either a sentimental month or my writing is evolving.  Regardless, the posts this month were hardly comedic and on more than one occasion I had folks telling me they were running for the box of tissues. The post about going to StFX so my Continue reading Queen’s 13th update…→

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

Talkin’ trash…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I’m so tired… In fact, the other day I was so pooped I really didn’t know which way was up! It started with the girls showing up on Friday morning.  First Prada, then Crazy, then Gib.  Next thing you know, coffee Continue reading Talkin’ trash…→

Posted in Uncategorized

Game of a lifetime…

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Three of my high school friends are healthy and active due to the life saving and extraordinary gift of others. Tonight, I stood in the stands and watched a fantastic game of action packed hockey.  The crowd of family and friends cheered Continue reading Game of a lifetime…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME, One Plays Hockey

The queen was in her counting house…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s been a sentimental month and I’m trying to shake this mood.  This morning… I purposely told myself it was going to be a good day but when opening my car door to drive my youngest to school… realized my car had Continue reading The queen was in her counting house…→

Posted in I love these little people

Super mom…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Colleen ODea

A few weeks ago, while sitting with half a dozen girlfriends at the Canada Games Centre, an email arrived on my blackberry announcing that I’d been accepted into school this September. I read it aloud to the moms while sitting in the comfy chairs drinking coffee and watching our children Continue reading Super mom…→

Posted in Back to School, Damn divorce, Family, Graphic Design, I love these little people

‘Cause that’s how I bowl….

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Colleen ODea

So last night we…. well… and then…. ummmmm… it’s just that I promised I wouldn’t say….. ummmm…. well…. it’s not like we did anything we shouldn’t have it’s just that…. damn… there’s really not a lot I can tell you to Continue reading ‘Cause that’s how I bowl….→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME

Life goes on…

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Last night found me at Obladee Wine Bar, a casual environment specializing in carefully selected wines and artisanal cheese and charcuterie.   I have no idea what I just wrote… I stole it off their website! Suffice it to say we sipped on wonderful Continue reading Life goes on…→

Posted in Places to Visit

Happy blogiversary…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s hard to believe that one year ago today I started my dream of writing. I’d been filling the pages of my personal journals since I was a young girl and decided to put my daily ramblings into a blog…never dreaming it Continue reading Happy blogiversary…→

Posted in Blogging

She lived, she loved, she laughed…

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It was the beginning of an extraordinary weekend that had me at the airport at 4:30 am. The hour…somewhere in the middle of “out too late” and “up too early”…leaving you to wonder why a person would ever choose to Continue reading She lived, she loved, she laughed…→

Posted in Family, Tough Stuff

To my nan…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Colleen ODea

How loved you were.April 6, 1923 – March 31, 2011 (Jill Barber’s Ashes to Ashes… written on the passing of her grandmother.)  

Posted in Tough Stuff

Stop bullying…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I bullied three girls…one boy…possibly more. I won’t subject them to further abuse by telling you what I said or who they were…but I belittled them, teased, laughed and poked fun.  One girl changed schools from the abuse she endured. If I Continue reading Stop bullying…→

Posted in I love these little people, No Revive, Tough Stuff

In case you’re wondering…

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My birthday’s not for awhile… but I’ll start making a list! You’re welcome.   

Posted in Uncategorized

Cut from the same cloth…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Colleen ODea

 My youngest and I were out for a shopping adventure, leaving the boy at home to ward off his cold.  She and I found ourselves in the unfamiliar position of having a “Mom and Daughter” day and it wasn’t long before a new Continue reading Cut from the same cloth…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

I’d like some cheese with this whine…

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Colleen ODea

A few days of taking care of my sick kids and suddenly it’s my turn! I guess it was inevitable.  A cold made its way to my house this week, driving fevers up and causing children to cough at random, neither Continue reading I’d like some cheese with this whine…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Family

Wing-It for Parkinsons…

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Last year, a few of us put together a team and entered a chicken wing eating contest at Winston’s Pub and Eatery called “WING IT for Parkinson’s”.  Helping to raise money for Maritimer’s living with Parkinson’s Disease.  We really had no affiliation Continue reading Wing-It for Parkinsons…→

Posted in No Revive, Uncategorized

The cold war…

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Two kids home sick means Mama Bear is somewhere between a nurse and referee for the day! Seriously, when you’re miserable enough that it hurts to even move your eyes inside your stuffed up headache filled brain, complaining every time you do your can’t-break-the-habit Bieber hair Continue reading The cold war…→

Posted in I love these little people

Why I named my son Spiderman…

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I called him “Spiderman”. My child, yet to be determined whether he’d be a boy or a girl…though somehow I knew. My pregnancy was going along without issue when suddenly, standing before a classroom full of students, I felt this strange release Continue reading Why I named my son Spiderman…→

Posted in I love these little people, Tough Stuff

Lassie’s big adventure…

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Colleen ODea

When I pulled up in front of the residence building, my eldest immediately burst through the front door with a squeal of delight as she ran to the car flinging open the passenger side and embracing the wiggly waggly dog…in what I Continue reading Lassie’s big adventure…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

Making waves…

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My girlfriends put this ridiculous novelty in my Christmas stocking and its been a source of great enjoyment ever since.  Each morning as I enter the kitchen to grab a cup o’ tea and start my day… there she is.  A six inch plastic Continue reading Making waves…→

Posted in Uncategorized

Queen’s eleventh update…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s my eleventh update which means one thing and one thing only… next month will be the one year anniversary of writing this blog!!! We enjoyed the excitement of the Canada Games this month. I had full intention of seeing gymnastics, swimming and Continue reading Queen’s eleventh update…→

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

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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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