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Category Archives: Movin’ on…

I chose a “Guiding Word” for 2017…

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Colleen ODea

The other night, a friend jokingly told me that I was so awesome, it was hard to believe I was still single. I laughed and responded that it’s only because I choose to be. But that’s a lie. The fact of Continue reading I chose a “Guiding Word” for 2017…→

Posted in Movin' on...

I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Colleen ODea

The last time I bought a new car I was 32. A solid fifteen years ago that on reflection, seems more like a lifetime. We’d only been in our newly built home a short time when Baby #2 arrived…and soon Continue reading I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom→

Posted in Being a Mom, I love these little people, KIA Working Mom, Movin' on..., Raising Teens

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

Faking it…

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Sometimes, I feel like an absolute fraud! Time and again, I hear women telling me that I “inspire” them. Believe me, I’ve contemplated this skeptically more times than you can possibly imagine…I mean, I know I made it through this Continue reading Faking it…→

Posted in Blogging, Graphic Design, Movin' on..., My Own Business

For sale…

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Because life wasn’t busy enough…I decided to sell my house. You know, the one I love. With the amazing neighbours on Caring Court! The one I thought I’d live in forever…or at least until I was dragged to a nursing Continue reading For sale…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Love My House, Movin' on...

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

Expectations…

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Colleen ODea

If I had no expectations at all then maybe, just maybe, the disappointments wouldn’t be so great. But then…where would I be without expectations? Without these over pumped-up goals and dreams that have me reaching far beyond what I’m capable Continue reading Expectations…→

Posted in Graphic Design, Movin' on...

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

Reasons to celebrate…

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Colleen ODea

I celebrated the day I pumped my own gas. We were heading home from hockey when the gas light came on. The station by our home had given up “full serve” and I’d found myself driving out of my way Continue reading Reasons to celebrate…→

Posted in Giveaways, Movin' on..., One Plays Hockey, Reviews

The woman in the window…

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Colleen ODea

I remember when I first started my Facebook Page for Curtains are Open. A friend had suggested it might be a way for folks to keep up-to-date with posts as I wrote them on my “brand new blog.” I started Continue reading The woman in the window…→

Posted in Blogging, Movin' on...

Facing the future…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Remember when I started school? When I stood in front of the college parking lot and panicked…sent a message and received a reply from The Tall Blonde saying “you got d’is one momma.” Remember when I broke down in the Continue reading Facing the future…→

Posted in Back to School, Graphic Design, Movin' on...

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...

10 Things I want in a man…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Colleen ODea

  Since I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’m looking for a man in my life, the advice has been streaming in. Go online, don’t go online. Join a club, stay away from the clubs. Drink good wine, chug Continue reading 10 Things I want in a man…→

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

Good news…

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Hey, GOOD NEWS… I still have a heart! Well… bad news in that it’s taken a small hit and aches a wee bit but GOOD NEWS… I still have a heart! Not that long ago… I felt nothing but empty. Continue reading Good news…→

Posted in Movin' on...

Being my best…

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Colleen ODea

Clowns to the left of me. Jokers to the right. For as long as I can remember, I’ve told my kids they’re “The Best.” It’s possible I’m setting them up for failure but it’s my hope that they see the Continue reading Being my best…→

Posted in Blogging, Movin' on..., My friends are AWESOME

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...

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...

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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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