Living Creatively, Living the Dream
A couple of girlfriends and myself headed to Durty Nelly’s (or Filthy Nancy’s as my brother so hilariously calls the place) for a plate of nachos, a couple of beer and some good ol’ blowing off steam… girl style! There’s a lot Continue reading Gettin’ durty…
Michael J. Fox should have been my prom date. I’m not sure what the fella’s name was that I went with… I asked someone from a different school that I hardly knew. The guy I really wanted to invite had broken my Continue reading Family ties…
Doing what I love… writing… has given me something amazing to look forward to each day. I’ve had great encouragement from family, friends and complete strangers. I’ve met some wonderful people and I’m discovering a whole new world that I’m so Continue reading Definately teasing susan…
The house is super quiet. Supper dishes are still on the counter from last night! I’m in a mis-matched pair of pyjamas and the polish from my last pedicure is rudely chipping from my toes. I’ve got bills to pay, groceries Continue reading It’s the little things…
One of my dearest friends blew out of town about nine months ago. An opportunity arose for her family to move to Dubai and they jumped at it. It scared the hell out of me. How was I going to move Continue reading Hot tin roof…
I took the kids to the Discovery Center for science adventures, fun and a kid’s afternoon (I’m not sure that I’ve ever used Science and Fun in the same sentence before!) We played with bubbles and mirrors and shadows… we messed with flexibility, Continue reading Toucan eat candy…
If you stand in the Sobey’s parking lot in Clayton Park… looking towards the Canadian Tire store… you’ll see an amazing sight! Canadian Tire has a steeple! It’s definitely an institution in our country… but a religion? Oh… hang on just a minute… keep Continue reading OMG…
I’m not sure about Reality Television. For awhile there, when it first stated, it was new and exciting. Survivor… Big Brother… Fear Factor… Amazing Race. I could handle those shows. Competitions. Voting people out. Various situations with crazy challenges… seeing how the participants could take the pressure. Then Continue reading Reality sucks…
It all starts with tryouts and leads to rioting in the streets. Hockey fans are nuts. My boy plays. I admit that I love to watch and I’m thrilled when he plays well. I get a kick out of all of the kids and Continue reading It’s a riot…
My hip has been bothering me all day. Sitting is an issue. As is standing. I’m popping muscle relaxants like M&M’s and really wish I had some of the delightful candy coated chocolate. Can muscle relaxants give you the munchies? Continue reading Hip hip hooray…
When kids are young, let’s face it…Mother’s Day is for them. They’re making crafts and cards at daycare and school. They’re all too thrilled to give you their painted hand print with the poem about dirty fingerprints left on the walls. They present you with Continue reading Ma…
I don’t really get this “love” thing. (The fact that my soon-to-be ex headed South this morning with his girlfriend might be part of the problem. Things have been heading south for awhile!) The love thing… well… I went to The Court for my son’s weekly Continue reading It’s a love thing…
I took Zucchini to Fairview Animal Hospital for her needles today. It was her third birthday yesterday so she was due everything. With Parvovirus on my mind I wanted to make sure she was safe so we can head back to the Continue reading Update from the Queen…
At some point everyone realizes that they have to do something for others… and in the process… get so much back in return. Gwen Boudreau is just that kind of a woman. With three children under six and dealing with sore Continue reading Playin’ to the beat of a different drummer…
There are days I want to hold my children closer…keep them safe…thank God for all he has given me and for all that we have. Days I’m so proud to be a Canadian. So thankful for the people who protect Continue reading Keep them safe…
For the first time in a long time I have all three floors of my house clean at the same time! Chances are it’s not going to last long. So if you want to drop by… please come soon! I Continue reading Odd socks…
Pretty girls… oooohhhhhs and aaaaaahhhhs… all looking like they belong on the tops of wedding cakes… colorful, delightful, happy, beautiful, wonderful wedding cakes. We headed to All Dressed Up today to pick up my daughter’s prom dress. A few months Continue reading Nowhere to go…
Ever lose a few pounds and someone notices? “You look great! I notice it in your face!” Really? Really? ‘Cause I was hoping you’d notice it in my BUTT! (I really wanted to say ASS there but my Mother hates Continue reading Permanent friendships….
Two emails and a phone call this morning asking me where the “morning” blog is! Seems a lot of you have added it to your morning routine! WOW… and THANKS… I feel incredibly thankful and happy and pleased and thrilled Continue reading Floggin’ my bloggin’…..
For two days I’ve been struck down with the stomach flu. My trusty dog by my side… under my feet… twice tripping me as I’ve rushed to the washroom. She takes up all the room in my bed. Snoring rudely. Continue reading Noble beasts…