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Category Archives: Family

A boy and his chick…

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Colleen ODea

For a couple of years now, my son and I have a standing date at the Chicken Burger.  It’s not a regular thing… but if we suddenly find ourselves with a bit of one-on-one time and it’s nearing lunch… we head to Bedford Continue reading A boy and his chick…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people, Places to Visit

My Dad’s toolbox…

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Colleen ODea

A few months ago I decided to paint my kitchen and family room yellow.  Being green from the day I’d moved in…I wanted a change. Brighten things up. Dust off the cobwebs. I purchased a gallon of paint for three walls…and Continue reading My Dad’s toolbox…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

One down two to go…

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Colleen ODea

The saying goes that you will only be given as much as you can handle… and I can handle a lot… but I’ll need to handle more! As my oldest finishes High School… the next one heads to Junior High. Tonight he went to his first Continue reading One down two to go…→

Posted in Family

Home sweet home…

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I drove around the neighbourhood, looking at houses and wasting a bit of time.  There was no point going home when within a few minutes, I’d have to turn around and pick the kids up again.  I was trying to avoid the Ice Caps Continue reading Home sweet home…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Family

Girls gone wild…

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I’m blessed with amazing women in my life.  My daughters, my mom, my mother in law, their mothers… my grandmothers, my aunts and cousins… all from good stock… good hearts.  There’s a bond among women… a strength… a power. It’s “Girls Weekend Continue reading Girls gone wild…→

Posted in Family, My friends are AWESOME

Handsome and handy…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Damn divorce, Family

She’s the one…

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Family

Family ties…

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Family

Definately teasing susan…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Family, My friends are AWESOME

It’s the little things…

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

Ma…

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Family, I love these little people

Noble beasts…

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Family

Three cubs… one mama…

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Colleen ODea

Some days are just so damn long. I’m not sleeping well… got a lot on my mind. So… by the time I roll out of bed in the morning I’m usually already behind the eight ball. My youngest has crawled Continue reading Three cubs… one mama…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

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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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