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Category Archives: One Plays Hockey

Nova Scotia Voyageurs…

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Remember the Vees? Back in the eighties they were a force to be reckoned with. An AHL team based in Halifax from 1971 to 1984, the games were awesome… bringing much excitement to the city not to mention handsome hockey players on the streets of Continue reading Nova Scotia Voyageurs…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Plays Hockey

Game of a lifetime…

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Three of my high school friends are healthy and active due to the life saving and extraordinary gift of others. Tonight, I stood in the stands and watched a fantastic game of action packed hockey.  The crowd of family and friends cheered Continue reading Game of a lifetime…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME, One Plays Hockey

Chara Pacioretty hit…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Seeing that I have a 12 year old hockey addict living with me, I’ve watched this Chara/Pacioretty hit over and over in the last few days The sound alone sends shivers down my spine. The hockey mom in me puts Continue reading Chara Pacioretty hit…→

Posted in No Revive, One Plays Hockey

Pwned…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Colleen ODea

The crowd roared. The flags waved. The team hit the ice with not one but FIVE Halifax Hawks. My son stood by the boards and cheered. Waved his arms… banged on the penalty box… screamed and blew into the annoying vuvuzella Continue reading Pwned…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Plays Hockey

Time of my life…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Colleen ODea

 The plan was to write a post about my amazing weekend away with a boy!!!  The lovely suite at the hotel… the restaurants… the adventure and fun. Reality is… I went to my son’s hockey tournament in the ever famous “what the heck Continue reading Time of my life…→

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Powerless…

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Colleen ODea

The power blew last evening just as the kids were leaving for the weekend.  It’s like the energy was sucked out of the house the second they walked out the door. I was heading to a hockey fundraiser with a group of friends and was about Continue reading Powerless…→

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Life’s a beach…

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Colleen ODea

It’s been two lovely nights by myself… relaxing.  In a pretty little cottage by the beach.  A few magazines… wine… crackers and cheese.  The fireplace and music warming the room around me. I’ll do it again sometime.  Just maybe without the Continue reading Life’s a beach…→

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Oh deer…

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I want the days back where my little guy tried to do snow angels on the ice. Back when we fitted him with new gear, threw a pair of skates on his feet and fired him out on the slippery, cold surface with a pat Continue reading Oh deer…→

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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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