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Category Archives: Damn divorce

Something I forgot…

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Colleen ODea

When I remembered what I’d forgotten…I laughed. And laughed. The wholeness of it hit me like a ton of bricks. Yesterday, I spent the day trying to remember what I’d forgotten. I’d this nagging feeling that I was supposed to be Continue reading Something I forgot…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on..., Single & 40

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

The anniversary of the day…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Today is the anniversary of the day a crazy lady showed up at the church wearing a disco ball tam on her head. When two elderly women, who were supposed to be seated at the same table, refused to be Continue reading The anniversary of the day…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Family, Movin' on..., Single & 40

1,827 days…

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Colleen ODea

When my marriage ended, I had an unrealistic idea of “how long” it would take to get through the pain. I was a few months away from hitting the one-year mark when my counsellor asked me, “what exactly do you Continue reading 1,827 days…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on...

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

{From My Kitchen} Tortellini Pasta Salad

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Colleen ODea

I’m not a “foodie..” The fact is, I’ve never been that fantastic in the kitchen except for maybe a handful of things…and it’s not that I can’t do it…it’s that I don’t enjoy it! However, I have this salad and Continue reading {From My Kitchen} Tortellini Pasta Salad→

Posted in Blogging, Damn divorce, From My Kitchen

King sized faux pas…

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Colleen ODea

There are things about being divorced that catch you off guard…like trying to figure out a name for the side of the bed you don’t sleep on! Here’s the thing…I have this big ol’ King Sized that’s perfect for two…with Continue reading King sized faux pas…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Love My House

Just feel…

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Yesterday, Prada told me one of the smartest things I’ve ever heard. She told me to stop telling myself how I’m supposed to feel…and just feel. So I fell apart. The truth is, somedays it still hurts. What happened to Continue reading Just feel…→

Posted in Damn divorce

March Break…

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Colleen ODea

It’s March Break and I’ve done absolutely nothing! Well…unless you count a hockey tournament, daily drives back and forth to volleyball camp that have me getting out of bed at a ridiculous hour, a few trips to the rink for Continue reading March Break…→

Posted in Back to School, Blogging, Damn divorce

Match dot com

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Last week…over pancakes, sausages and a dozen hockey players enjoying one another’s company…a few hockey moms and myself were gathered in my living room gossiping and solving the world’s problems. At some point, the conversation turned to whether I’d started Continue reading Match dot com→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on...

Better days ahead…

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Colleen ODea

It was pretty much a stupid week. There was the concussion, black eye, broken nose and compromised neck. Throw in a pulled groin, two cavities, one tooth that needs to be pulled and two trips to the physiotherapist. Top it Continue reading Better days ahead…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Empty Nest

Resolutions…

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Colleen ODea

  I’ve been three days trying to come up with something fabulous to say and the fact is…I got nothin’! I’m taking down the tree, cleaning the house, spending the last few days with The Tall Blonde before she heads Continue reading Resolutions…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Crumbling down…

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It’s been one of those weekends. Quiet. And by quiet… I guess I should clarify that I went to parties both Friday and Saturday nights… had brunch with my favorite Tweep… did homework with Snuff… and threw in a few Continue reading Crumbling down…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on...

Faking it…

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I sometimes wonder if I created my own destiny… by writing it down. I wrote a book a number of years back… called “Faking it.” In it…I wrote of my wonderful life with my fabulous husband and supportive friend… all Continue reading Faking it…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Next…

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It’s been one of those strange weekends where I can’t keep my mind from going to crappy places.  I’m not sleeping… I’m fighting nightmares… and I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of doom and gloom. It’s not helping that Gib, Prada Continue reading Next…→

Posted in Damn divorce

The cottage…

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Colleen ODea

My new boyfriend has a cottage AND a private jet! The plan is to travel back and forth… as it’s in Ontario! From time to time, we’ll take friends with us where you’ll stay in the quaintest guest quarters you can Continue reading The cottage…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Movin' on...

Divorce blog…

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Colleen ODea

The other day, I had a reader tell me I should write a “Divorce” blog…that things I’ve said have helped her through her own failed marriage. The thing is…I wouldn’t know where to start. Often, folks come in here and Continue reading Divorce blog…→

Posted in Damn divorce

My un-anniversary…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Colleen ODea

It’s always there…the divorce. Much as I’ve moved on and like the person I’ve become…from time to time, I hit a snag. Friends and family can usually see it coming…like Christmas…and New Years…and the dreaded Valentine’s Day. But once divorced, no Continue reading My un-anniversary…→

Posted in Damn divorce

I met a boy…

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Last weekend, I met a boy who made me think a little different than the way I’d been thinking! Simply put…it means I might not wait until I’m eighty to take off with some old codger…leaving my children thinking I’ve Continue reading I met a boy…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Fishin’ for a man…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Colleen ODea

My brother thinks I should fly fish. Seems he believes it’s a perfect way for me to meet men! I’m not so sure. When we were kids, my folks would pull up along a roadside pond in Newfoundland… and set Continue reading Fishin’ for a man…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Giveaways, Single & 40

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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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