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Apres ski…

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Once the children were settled with skis on their feet and poles in hand… I headed upstairs to relax in the beautifully decorated log chalet beside the roaring fire. Curled up on the most comfortable overstuffed couch I’d ever had Continue reading Apres ski…→

Posted in I love these little people

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

Queen’s Xth Update…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Colleen ODea

 As I write the tenth Queen’s Update it occurs to me  it’s almost a year that I’ve been writing this blog!  What started as a way for me to get some thoughts on paper… has turned into quite an experience. It’s been Continue reading Queen’s Xth Update…→

Posted in Shhhh... I'm not really the Queen

Little-One…

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Colleen ODea

When all hell broke loose, she climbed inside me. I’m not sure how it happened but I do know when. I was on the floor… in a ball, turned inside out… not willing to unfold myself. She got down next to me Continue reading Little-One…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME

Girls night out…

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I could go anywhere with my girlfriends and have a great time but to be honest, getting a bill for $88 on a meal where our pretty but distracted waitress missed the boat several times…not checking in on our table and asking if we’d like more Continue reading Girls night out…→

Posted in My friends are AWESOME

Dear 18 year old self…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Dear Eighteen Year Old Self. You see… I know you think you have it hard at times but I have to tell you… you’re in the middle of a great big party! Years from now you’ll look back on these adventures and wish the time back. There’s a Continue reading Dear 18 year old self…→

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Seal of approval…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Colleen ODea

  This really made me laugh today… and I really needed the laugh!!! For more pics that aren’t nearly as cute… visit Cute Overload.    

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In need of your assistance…

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Dear friends of Curtains are Open: I require your assistance to distribute 2,297,530 posters on the utility poles throughout the Halifax area.  I will supply the posters… and the packing tape to ensure they stay securely attached to the poles. Continue reading In need of your assistance…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Lost cat…

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Colleen ODea

This online dating site is messing with me!  Thing is… it didn’t work.  I sent smiles to folks who I thought had interesting profiles (and let’s face it were good looking) and on the odd occasion I got a smile in Continue reading Lost cat…→

Posted in Damn divorce

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…→

Posted in I love these little people, One Plays Hockey

Snow devils…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Colleen ODea

As a kid there was nothing better than a snow day.  Playing outside with your neighbourhood friends until your fingers were so cold you thought they’d crack.  Unable to take it anymore you’d head into the house where your mom would kiss your Continue reading Snow devils…→

Posted in I love these little people

Snow angels…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Colleen ODea

There’s nothing better than a snow day! As a child, I can remember the thrill of waking up in the morning to discover that school was cancelled.  The snow knee high or deeper… and all of your friends in the mood to play. Continue reading Snow angels…→

Posted in I love these little people

Do not call…

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Colleen ODea

What the hell is going on with the telemarketing calls I’m getting lately?  I haven’t had this many for as long as I can remember which makes me think my name has gotten on some crap list somewhere. There’s Bell… phoning me to Continue reading Do not call…→

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They said coyote not cougar…

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Colleen ODea

The other day I got an email from  friend in reference to Coyote sightings in the neighbourhood this last few weeks.  Following that email I received another… “FYI stay tuned for a similar alert regarding Cougar sightings in the ‘hood” the message said. She Continue reading They said coyote not cougar…→

Posted in Damn divorce

Jenny jenny bo benny…

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Lately a few of you have told me that you read my blog EVERY DAY.  It has me feeling halfway between “pleasantly surprised” and “stalked”…but I’m leaning more towards “pleasantly surprised.” Ever since I started blogging I’ve discovered a whole new world. Continue reading Jenny jenny bo benny…→

Posted in Blogging, Creative geniuses...

Rescue dog…

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My dog was a rescue dog. Not in the sense that she was found tied to a tree with the rope dug into her neck requiring various surgeries to repair her emaciated self that you had no idea she was all ribs Continue reading Rescue dog…→

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Pyjama day…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Colleen ODea

CRAP!  I was caught in my pyjamas when I got the call that Boy needed to come home from school! First of all… he was feeling much better when he got up this morning.  He still couldn’t hear from his left Continue reading Pyjama day…→

Posted in I love these little people

Warp nine…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My boy discovered that if you want to get doctors and nurses all up in arms… pass out while getting a chest xray! Poor bug woke up Saturday morning stomach sick… choosing not to wake me in fear that I’d pull the Continue reading Warp nine…→

Posted in I love these little people

A Giveaway from Mudwraps to Manicures!!!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s mid January… the holidays are over and it’s time to put the old feet up and relax before the bills start rolling in!  I’ve a ton of chores not yet finished and tree needles are still making their way into my home.  It would Continue reading A Giveaway from Mudwraps to Manicures!!!→

Posted in Giveaways, My friends are AWESOME, Reviews

Sign of the times…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Colleen ODea

So I’m no longer a Gemini?  What the hell?  I’ve had to change my identity this last year and I really don’t think I can do it again! What about all the people with tattoos of their zodiac signs?  They’ve permanently been Continue reading Sign of the times…→

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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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