How to help someone you love when they’re dealing with an illness…

Several years ago, my cousin Siobhan was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, I had no idea what I could possibly do to help her. There were thousands of miles between us so I couldn’t just show up with Continue reading How to help someone you love when they’re dealing with an illness…

Back to School Supplies, the LICE MONKEY and treating minor ailments with Shoppers Drug Mart…

The first time I saw “4 Boxes of Tissues” listed on my child’s school supply list, I thought the teacher was out of her mind! SERIOUSLY? Pens, Crayons, Markers, Pencil Crayons Erasers, Pencil Sharpeners Some crazy campfire notebook thing that no one can Continue reading Back to School Supplies, the LICE MONKEY and treating minor ailments with Shoppers Drug Mart…

A weekend of volleyball, a plane crash, and the loss of my grandmother…

“We Won!” I excitedly yelled into the phone. The final point of the third set had just been played…our girls were jumping in each others arms and as I photographed the excitement, my phone rang. “That’s lovely,” my Dad responded…followed Continue reading A weekend of volleyball, a plane crash, and the loss of my grandmother…