Hot tin roof…
One of my dearest friends blew out of town about nine months ago. An opportunity arose for her family to move to Dubai and they jumped at it. It scared the hell out of me. How was I going to move Continue reading Hot tin roof…
Author Archives: Colleen ODea
Toucan eat candy…
I took the kids to the Discovery Center for science adventures, fun and a kid’s afternoon (I’m not sure that I’ve ever used Science and Fun in the same sentence before!) We played with bubbles and mirrors and shadows… we messed with flexibility, Continue reading Toucan eat candy…
OMG…
If you stand in the Sobey’s parking lot in Clayton Park… looking towards the Canadian Tire store… you’ll see an amazing sight! Canadian Tire has a steeple! It’s definitely an institution in our country… but a religion? Oh… hang on just a minute… keep Continue reading OMG…
Reality sucks…
I’m not sure about Reality Television. For awhile there, when it first stated, it was new and exciting. Survivor… Big Brother… Fear Factor… Amazing Race. I could handle those shows. Competitions. Voting people out. Various situations with crazy challenges… seeing how the participants could take the pressure. Then Continue reading Reality sucks…
It’s a riot…
It all starts with tryouts and leads to rioting in the streets. Hockey fans are nuts. My boy plays. I admit that I love to watch and I’m thrilled when he plays well. I get a kick out of all of the kids and Continue reading It’s a riot…
Hip hip hooray…
My hip has been bothering me all day. Sitting is an issue. As is standing. I’m popping muscle relaxants like M&M’s and really wish I had some of the delightful candy coated chocolate. Can muscle relaxants give you the munchies? Continue reading Hip hip hooray…
Ma…
When kids are young, let’s face it…Mother’s Day is for them. They’re making crafts and cards at daycare and school. They’re all too thrilled to give you their painted hand print with the poem about dirty fingerprints left on the walls. They present you with Continue reading Ma…
It’s a love thing…
I don’t really get this “love” thing. (The fact that my soon-to-be ex headed South this morning with his girlfriend might be part of the problem. Things have been heading south for awhile!) The love thing… well… I went to The Court for my son’s weekly Continue reading It’s a love thing…
Update from the Queen…
I took Zucchini to Fairview Animal Hospital for her needles today. It was her third birthday yesterday so she was due everything. With Parvovirus on my mind I wanted to make sure she was safe so we can head back to the Continue reading Update from the Queen…
Playin’ to the beat of a different drummer…
At some point everyone realizes that they have to do something for others… and in the process… get so much back in return. Gwen Boudreau is just that kind of a woman. With three children under six and dealing with sore Continue reading Playin’ to the beat of a different drummer…
Keep them safe…
There are days I want to hold my children closer…keep them safe…thank God for all he has given me and for all that we have. Days I’m so proud to be a Canadian. So thankful for the people who protect Continue reading Keep them safe…
Odd socks…
For the first time in a long time I have all three floors of my house clean at the same time! Chances are it’s not going to last long. So if you want to drop by… please come soon! I Continue reading Odd socks…
Nowhere to go…
Pretty girls… oooohhhhhs and aaaaaahhhhs… all looking like they belong on the tops of wedding cakes… colorful, delightful, happy, beautiful, wonderful wedding cakes. We headed to All Dressed Up today to pick up my daughter’s prom dress. A few months Continue reading Nowhere to go…
Permanent friendships….
Ever lose a few pounds and someone notices? “You look great! I notice it in your face!” Really? Really? ‘Cause I was hoping you’d notice it in my BUTT! (I really wanted to say ASS there but my Mother hates Continue reading Permanent friendships….
Floggin’ my bloggin’…..
Two emails and a phone call this morning asking me where the “morning” blog is! Seems a lot of you have added it to your morning routine! WOW… and THANKS… I feel incredibly thankful and happy and pleased and thrilled Continue reading Floggin’ my bloggin’…..
Noble beasts…
For two days I’ve been struck down with the stomach flu. My trusty dog by my side… under my feet… twice tripping me as I’ve rushed to the washroom. She takes up all the room in my bed. Snoring rudely. Continue reading Noble beasts…
Post-it…
Happy Belated 30th Birthday! I can’t believe I missed it… such a big occasion. So Sorry!!!! It’s not like me to miss anything but on the odd occasion things start to get away from me. Ever have so much Continue reading Post-it…
Time for Lime…
I bought a new coffee table this week. My old one left last summer. An antique trunk that was the most remarkable conversation piece… supposedly owned by a monk. Rescued from a backyard and brought back to life with sandpaper Continue reading Time for Lime…
Living… simply living….
Remember homemade pies the way your grandma made them? A big mound of meringue with coconut lightly toasted and sprinkled on top! My kids and I headed to The Valley today to visit an old friend. I’d heard about her Continue reading Living… simply living….
White wine and bubbly…
We sat at the table after a lovely dinner. Great conversation… lots of laughter… kids hanging out downstairs quietly watching a movie. As the night ends, the men cleared off the table while the women continued to chat over a Continue reading White wine and bubbly…