Go Canada Go…
Am I the only one not watching the Olympics? Like… none of them? Not one single event from start to finish with any expectation of who’s going to stand on the podium? ZERO! I admit, the TV has been on Continue reading Go Canada Go…
Category Archives: Living the Dream
Where my heart is…
This week, a couple of birthdays, two weddings and numerous family parties are happening in Newfoundland while I’m not there. I thought I’d be fine but as one cousin after the next arrived…joining the ever growing crowd…grabbing a bite of Continue reading Where my heart is…
Next…
It’s been one of those strange weekends where I can’t keep my mind from going to crappy places. I’m not sleeping… I’m fighting nightmares… and I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of doom and gloom. It’s not helping that Gib, Prada Continue reading Next…
YMCA Big Cove…
At one point during the drive home, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror… the grin on my face exploding brighter than I’d seen for some time. My kids, retelling one adventure after the next. I even had them Continue reading YMCA Big Cove…
Wouldn’t you like to fly…
I first met Katherine nineteen years ago and “took to her” immediately. She was my kind of person… outgoing and energetic with a smile on her face… always ready for the next bit of fun! And then, with the flick Continue reading Wouldn’t you like to fly…
Queen’s 21st Update…
It baffles me how time flies and lucky for me, I have a blog where I can look back at what I’ve been up to. Filling in all the blanks with the things I don’t write… a busy, happy, fun-filled Continue reading Queen’s 21st Update…
Putting the cougar back in John Mellencamp…
Don’t I hate it when a rock star messes with a good thing… and by rock star what I mean is… has John Mellencamp gone soft? And what happened to the Cougar?? Last night I headed out with friends to Continue reading Putting the cougar back in John Mellencamp…
For the love of horses…
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…
Phones for kids…
Spiderman’s phone died. Twice now… fixed once… but now we have to go through the “warranty” program to get a new one. The fact that it won’t turn on may have something to do with me finding it in a Continue reading Phones for kids…
The cottage…
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…
Mo…
There’s a kid I’m proud of… and it’s not my own. Well… I’m proud of them too… it kind of goes without saying. Their report cards were amazing with Spiderman getting his first ever “A” in Math and Bones finding Continue reading Mo…
Jack Hand…
When I was in grade twelve, my cousin Tina came to live with us to attend university. We were thrilled! Tina and her six brothers and sisters (who are actually my second cousins… probably once or twice removed but none Continue reading Jack Hand…
My girls…
The Fourth Annual Girls’ Weekend at Gib’s cottage in Malagash was a grand success. From the second the car crests the hill and we see the Northumberland Strait… a calm unfolds. Which is good… since all hell broke loose just the Continue reading My girls…
Divorce blog…
The other day, I had a reader tell me I should write a “Divorce” blog…that things I’ve said have helped her through her own failed marriage. The thing is…I wouldn’t know where to start. Often, folks come in here and Continue reading Divorce blog…
I’m going to Paris!!!
If you recall… a few years ago I ended up in Pictou… asking for directions to the PEI bridge? Everyone knows I have no sense of direction, no sense of geography and no math skills whatsoever… yet, yesterday I was Continue reading I’m going to Paris!!!
Play on…
Kids in the “Dangler” division Two smacks to the head, a punch in his side and a hit from behind dropping him to his knees… but who’s counting. Spiderman and six of his teammates were part of the Hockey Night Continue reading Play on…
Better than a coonhound…
The other morning I walked in from driving The Tall Blonde to work, and not only was my dog in my spot on the couch… but she was drinking my tea! The fact that she didn’t hear the car in Continue reading Better than a coonhound…
Boy on bridge…
“ “When I first met Cory, I thought he had the prettiest voice I ever heard. It’s just too bad he’s so damn poor lookin’!” I’ve been saying that for a few years now but last night, the words came Continue reading Boy on bridge…
Something to live for…
It was a strange day that had me sitting at a table listening to Barney Bentall at The Carleton last evening. I’d had a busy week… the kids running amok with several activities, a few trips to the gym, the Continue reading Something to live for…
#schoolprobs
Have you heard of TBH? It stands for “To be honest” and it’s pretty popular with the teens on Facebook. They’ll create a status that says something like “First 10 Likes for a TBH” which follows with their Facebook friends Continue reading #schoolprobs