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Category Archives: One Rides a Horse

Sunday Wrap-up #6…

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Colleen ODea

You know when you hit that wall? When you’re too tired to move…when the to-do list has piled massively high…when you’re trying to get things done and you’re living one hour at a time unable to see the big picture onaccounta Continue reading Sunday Wrap-up #6…→

Posted in Blogging, I <3 Local, KIA Working Mom, My Own Business, One Rides a Horse

Sunday Wrap-up #2…

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Another week has come and gone which means we’re that much closer to the holidays and all of the joy it brings…for me, it’s one week closer to when The Tall Blonde will be home from France for her Winter Continue reading Sunday Wrap-up #2…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Blogging, One Plays Hockey, One Rides a Horse

Summer Adventures…

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Summer has been a little bit of a bust around here. The kids have been busy with various sports and trying to arrange any time to get all three of them the same place at the same time is an Continue reading Summer Adventures…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Netflix, One Rides a Horse, Reviews

Who stepped on the crack?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I think it was the sneeze that broke the camel’s back. At least it was the sneeze that broke mine. It’s been a little bit weak ever since I painted the ceiling. The next morning, it kept nagging at me…grabbing Continue reading Who stepped on the crack?→

Posted in I <3 Local, One Rides a Horse, Raising Teens, Single & 40

For fear I’ll burst…

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Colleen ODea

It was the graduation cards that finally sent me over the edge. As I stood in the store reading one sentiment after the next…trying to find the words that described how I felt about The Tall Blonde as we’re heading Continue reading For fear I’ll burst…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Empty Nest, One Rides a Horse

Margot and Ozzy…

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Colleen ODea

That superbowl ad…the one with the Clydesdale and his trainer…you know, the Budweiser horse that rode in the parade, saw the man who was there to bring him into this world…the man who loved and trained him then proudly stood Continue reading Margot and Ozzy…→

Posted in One Rides a Horse, Tough Stuff

For the love of horses…

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Colleen ODea

My grandfather stole a horse. Well… I think he did. I was quite young and the details are sketchy but if I’m not mistaken, he heard of a horse that was being abused, went to the place where the horse Continue reading For the love of horses…→

Posted in One Rides a Horse

Gathering ribbons…

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Colleen ODea

I complain. I’m tired. Week after week, night after night… rushing from the barn to the rink. A single mom. Two kids in need of my time… or at the very least, my driving ability that gets them where they Continue reading Gathering ribbons…→

Posted in One Rides a Horse

For the love of horses…

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Colleen ODea

The first time Bones sat down on a horse, she found heaven. She was three… visiting Newfoundland for my grandfather’s birthday while my cousin Claire, an established rider, took her on a lead line. They mucked out stalls, brushed and Continue reading For the love of horses…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

Show time…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Colleen ODea

On Sunday I was somewhere between woofing my cookies and passing out. Bones, however, was in her glory. Perched on top of her favourite pony with a smile even brighter than the gleam in her eye…both of them…more than thrilled Continue reading Show time…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

Equus Centre…

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Colleen ODea

When I dropped her off she nearly went ballistic… screaming at me to “stop the car” as we headed up the tree-lined drive at the beautiful “Equus Centre“.  The tiny pony, born just last year and strolling along the fence, was Continue reading Equus Centre…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

Falling in love…

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Colleen ODea

She landed with a thump and a scream… followed by “ohmygodohmygodohmygod” repeatedly as I rushed to her side… unable to tell where the pain was coming from. Turns out… I’d never seen someone with the wind knocked out of them.  Continue reading Falling in love…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

Riding her way through life…

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Colleen ODea

My youngest is home from camp with sun kissed cheeks and a glowing smile.  She swam with horses, took care of a mare and her baby all week, jumped and cantered.  She played SPIT into the evening with the other Continue reading Riding her way through life…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Rides a Horse

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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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