Static…
The rain has been coming down for hours now. My room is lit by the glow of the television… flickering well into the night… the remote cast aside… too lazy to look for it, or worse… get up to turn it Continue reading Static…
Author Archives: Colleen ODea
If lost please find…
I feel totally naked! Totally exposed. While at the movie theatre today I lost my wallet. Somehow in the shuffle of four people getting popcorn and stuff to put on the popcorn and pop and treats and passing it all back Continue reading If lost please find…
Spending the day with all three kids… I’ll get back to you!
Putting the F in Fun Fair…
In about an hour I’m heading to the “Fun Fair” at my kids’ school to throw fifty quid on the table and wonder how it disappeared. My kids will come out with a couple of suckers… stickers stuck to their shirts Continue reading Putting the F in Fun Fair…
Hats off…
A few years ago I found myself roaming the shores of the British Virgin Islands… on a sailing vacation… checking out the local scenery, the beautiful waters, the Soggy Dollar Bar. We came across this boutique that carried wonderful clothes and fabulous hats. I Continue reading Hats off…
Handsome and handy…
Some days I don’t want to go out. And not because it’s stormy or raining… just because I want to be in. I love my house… love the comfort of the things around me… love its unique smell. My son insists Continue reading Handsome and handy…
Tips for using the self-checkouts at the supermarket!
I once spent $2,712.16 on a lime! I was at the self-checkout at my local grocery store which normally works very well for me…except, every now and then I realize I have a piece of fruit or a veggie that needs Continue reading Tips for using the self-checkouts at the supermarket!
Fixer’ upper…
The cushion on the couch is sagging in the middle. I’ve not noticed it so bad before. The one in the basement is totally worn out. There’s a crack in the window upstairs. Paint is chipping from the exterior lantern and in need Continue reading Fixer’ upper…
I C U…
I’m obsessed by my Sitemeter. At any given time I can log into a site that tells me who’s reading and how you got here. I can see where you’re from… how long you’re visiting… how many posts you read. Most of Continue reading I C U…
A tisket a tasket….
My day was nothing close to normal! It began like every other Saturday morning… girlfriends pounding on the front door bringing me a basket full of wrapped presents and proving the fact that I’m spoiled rotten. I can’t wait until Monday to Continue reading A tisket a tasket….
She’s the one…
There was a time I made fun of the kids who were in the school musical…they weren’t part of the “cool crowd.” They stood out. Were different. Yet…I secretly longed to be on stage performing with them. When my daughter entered Continue reading She’s the one…
Death of a mini van…
Just over a year ago I bought my first car. I was newly separated and dealing with moving forward. My “mom van” was 10 years old and seriously on its way to the junk yard. It had seen its share of Continue reading Death of a mini van…
Wednesday…
Wintston’s Wing-it was wicked with the wee ones. Willie whacked his wig. Waffles were wet. Watching warblers and woodpeckers while on wicker. Withers wiggled and wobbled. deWyze wins on wave wrap-up but why wire William! Wonderful weather week. Writing without witty wisecracks. Continue reading Wednesday…
Rags to riches…
Perez Hilton was just offered 20 million dollars to sell his blog and walk away… three other bloggers want to merge into his Internet address and keep it going… without Perez. It will be interesting to see if he goes for it. Twenty million is a whack of Continue reading Rags to riches…
Queen’s Update (two)…
It seems fitting that I write a “Queen’s Update” on May 24th! I explained to my children that even though it’s the celebration of the royal birthday… I understand that with Mother’s Day and my actual birthday at the end of Continue reading Queen’s Update (two)…
Man tracker…
Drinking a glass of wine… checking out my online hotties… my neighbour drops over to ask if I’d like to play “Man Tracker” with her at the pond down the street. Hell yeah! What does she think I’ve been doin’ for the last Continue reading Man tracker…
Gettin’ durty…
A couple of girlfriends and myself headed to Durty Nelly’s (or Filthy Nancy’s as my brother so hilariously calls the place) for a plate of nachos, a couple of beer and some good ol’ blowing off steam… girl style! There’s a lot Continue reading Gettin’ durty…
Family ties…
Michael J. Fox should have been my prom date. I’m not sure what the fella’s name was that I went with… I asked someone from a different school that I hardly knew. The guy I really wanted to invite had broken my Continue reading Family ties…
Definately teasing susan…
Doing what I love… writing… has given me something amazing to look forward to each day. I’ve had great encouragement from family, friends and complete strangers. I’ve met some wonderful people and I’m discovering a whole new world that I’m so Continue reading Definately teasing susan…
It’s the little things…
The house is super quiet. Supper dishes are still on the counter from last night! I’m in a mis-matched pair of pyjamas and the polish from my last pedicure is rudely chipping from my toes. I’ve got bills to pay, groceries Continue reading It’s the little things…