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Category Archives: Bars and Gee-tars

Where to Eat in Kissimmee!

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Colleen ODea

About this post: Are you looking for the perfect place to eat in Kissimmee? Check out the following list of some of my favourite places to dine with friends when visiting the sunshine state. *** I’ve been traveling back and Continue reading Where to Eat in Kissimmee!→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Living the Dream, Places to Visit

Downtown Halifax Patios – 5 Hidden Gems!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Colleen ODea

Disclaimer: This is a #sponsored post. I’m compensated for my work with the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. All opinions, as always, are my own. How glorious is it that my children are old enough to take to dinner! The simple Continue reading Downtown Halifax Patios – 5 Hidden Gems!→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, I <3 Local, Living the Dream, Places to Visit

All You Need is Love…and Netflix. #StreamTeam

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Colleen ODea

While I can’t play an instrument and can barely handle a tune, I’m one of the biggest music fans going! For me, there’s nothing better than jumping in the car and heading down the highway with the stereo cranked…or going out Continue reading All You Need is Love…and Netflix. #StreamTeam→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Netflix

New at Bishop’s Landing…Little Oak & Haskapa

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Colleen ODea

A visit to Downtown Halifax is always a treat! I have my favourite places, but I’m thrilled when I have the opportunity to explore somewhere new…as was the case when I visited Bishop’s Landing and their two new shops, Little Continue reading New at Bishop’s Landing…Little Oak & Haskapa→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, I <3 Local

Sailing the Tall Ship Silva with Murphy’s #WinesOnTheWater Tour…

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Have I mentioned I owned a boat? It was for a short period of time and to be honest…wasn’t really my thing. In fact, sailing and I go together like oil and vinegar as in, I’m really not meant to be anywhere Continue reading Sailing the Tall Ship Silva with Murphy’s #WinesOnTheWater Tour…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, I <3 Local

Work hard…relax harder! Finding my balance…

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Colleen ODea

I literally slept 13 hours Friday night and then proceeded to sit on an Adirondack Chair for another 12 the very next day! It was the height of laziness…followed by what was definitely a busy couple of weeks. It’s possible Continue reading Work hard…relax harder! Finding my balance…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, One plays volleyball, Places to Visit

Time to myself…

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Colleen ODea

“One day, you’ll appreciate the time to yourself,” my divorce lawyer exclaimed. I thought she was out of her mind! Her words…they’d stay with me as I’d stand in the window every second weekend. After happy kisses and good-bye hugs…I’d Continue reading Time to myself…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Damn divorce, Movin' on..., Single & 40 | Tagged Cory Tetford, Lower Deck, Paul Lamb

Home for the holidays…

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Colleen ODea

The other night, sitting at a friend’s house, a discussion came up about taking the kids to see One Direction in Boston and before I knew it, computers were out and tickets were being acquired and I was sitting there Continue reading Home for the holidays…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Family

Love Wins…

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Photo Credit: Christin Roper Last night was a little surreal. My friend Sharon, standing next to me with a smile on her face, told me to take a moment to look around. Really see what was happening before me. She Continue reading Love Wins…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Damn divorce, I love these little people, Movin' on..., My friends are AWESOME

Hello City…

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Remember when the Barenaked Ladies were booed off the stage in Halifax? I wasn’t there and can honestly say I’d be surprised if I’d been part of it as they turned out to be one of my favorite bands…but they Continue reading Hello City…→

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Billy Hickey…his music…home…

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Thirty three years away…yet Newfoundland is home. At the age of ten, we moved to Halifax but returned every summer to spend time with family. Forty-odd first cousins. Multiple Aunts and Uncles. My beautiful grandparents and a gaggle of friends, Continue reading Billy Hickey…his music…home…→

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The Lower Deck…

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It hits you immediately on walking through the doors. The warmth. The Lower Deck has arrived in Clayton Park with all the charm of the one downtown! I’m not sure how they did it… how they instilled a sense of Continue reading The Lower Deck…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, My friends are AWESOME, Places to Visit

Paul Lamb Live…

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It’s not easy getting in the head of a musician! Maybe it’s the fact that I’m creative as well. Between writing and designing, I’m constantly putting things “out there” and much like a musician… understand the rejection. It’s tough to Continue reading Paul Lamb Live…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars

Ron Hynes Tribute…

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I was ten when we moved to Halifax, from St. John’s Newfoundland. It was a culture shock of new experiences where kids didn’t go to religion-based schools, jeans were worn instead of uniforms and my unique accent and use of Continue reading Ron Hynes Tribute…→

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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

Boy on bridge…

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Colleen ODea

“ “When I first met Cory, I thought he had the prettiest voice I ever heard. It’s just too bad he’s so damn poor lookin’!” I’ve been saying that for a few years now but last night, the words came Continue reading Boy on bridge…→

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

What a Lamb…

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Colleen ODea

What a Lamb! And no… this time I’m not talking about Paul Lamb (my friend and musician) but Isaac Lamb… a Portland actor. On Wednesday, Lamb put together an elaborate marriage proposal with 60 plus family members and friends, a Continue reading What a Lamb…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars

Somethin’ about a boy with a guitar…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I told Spiderman he needs to have another activity. While I’m not entirely sure where I’ll find the time to fit it in… part of me is preparing him for the inevitable fact that he won’t play in the NHL… Continue reading Somethin’ about a boy with a guitar…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Single & 40

Get to what’s real…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Since May, I’ve been an active participant in my life. The two and a half years before that, I let my life happen…going through the motions…not really wanting to take part in any of it but not having much of a Continue reading Get to what’s real…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Damn divorce, Living Creatively, My friends are AWESOME

Cheers!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Two evenings at the Lower Deck has me thinkin’… I’m in a rut! Not that I don’t love it… I do. The music, the friendships, the laughter and silliness… but maybe it’s a bit much. I’ve turned into a regular Continue reading Cheers!→

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

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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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