The Tip of My Iceberg
I am not ashamed to admit that I love winter, and that waking up to my field and forest covered in snow was a dream come true. Sharing My Story For several weeks now, I’ve spent my Tuesday mornings in a creative writing class, and I’ll say this is why [...]
Create A Will, Protect Your Loved Ones
Yesterday I completed one of those huge grown up tasks. I sat down with my loves to create a will. On Saturday I put the final signatures on my life insurance policy. Later today, I will draft my wishes for my memorial service and instructions about what to do with my remains. No, I’m not dying. At least no more than any of us are. […]
Triggered by Jian Ghomeshi
Our Canadian media has exploded with a scandal centered around a very talented radio personality named Jian Ghomeshi. I've been a huge fan of Jian's work for years, he's an elegant interviewer, and his interviews are so very well-researched. I love his show, "Q" and I was both proud and [...]
Two
Yesterday my son turned two. I spent the day battling an incredibly high fever, and so I could do little else but lay on the couch and watch him play with the beautiful gifts he received the day before. His birthday has been an epic affair for the last two [...]
Transitioning
Last night I slept for nine solid hours, yet this morning I'm exhausted. My eyelids itch, perhaps from my seasonal allergy to ragweed, (we seem to be growing it the way some people grow corn) or perhaps from the crying that ushered in my nine hours of oblivion. There are [...]
Daycare
This morning I left my almost two-year-old son with virtual strangers. True, they are paid professionals who are experts in toddler care. True, I've met them a total of three times, and they seem like warm, nurturing, careful women. True I'm paying the institution they work for to care for [...]