I don't totally hate Mother's Day.
What do I have to say about Mother's Day?Hundreds, nay, probably thousands of books and essays have been written about mothers and the mother/daughter dynamic. Who am I to contribute?I'm just a 46-year...
View ArticleHomelessness and High Heels at the 7-11
I've never really cared too much about shoes.It's true. I don't get the whole shoe obsession that most women seem to have. Sure, I can appreciate the architecture, the excessive plumage that decorates...
View ArticleCalifornia Girl (The 4th of July remix)
"I know a place, where the grass is really greener..."I don't know that California was on my radar as a child. I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I spent many summers in Denmark with my beloved...
View ArticleAt least I don't have my health. (Canadian Thanksgiving)
I am thankful I feel so lonely today. Loneliness means I miss my 20 year-old marriage that is finally in its honeymoon stage. I am thankful my husband is not at home today. His absence means he is away...
View ArticleWhy Me?
"Why Me?"The fire bell screamed down the hallway, echoing loudly in our ears. The whole class jumped to its feet, giggling, chattering and slowly lining up into a far from suitable line as we quickly...
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