WriteOut of Her Mind

A pandemic can create pandemonium in any marriage, but a good belly laugh is paramount to keep you grounded. I was born to create joy and mischief in the world, so naturally, marriage to me is non-stop fun. So. Much. Joy.

I know everyone is feeling a little stressed these days, and I don’t want to contribute to your anxiety, but I feel like I need to reveal a truth about myself.

It’s week two of the Carpenter’s temporary layoff and the man I described last week as a caffeinated squirrel has geared down to a conscientious castor canadensis (fancy term for beaver).

Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…

You’re probably thinking I’m flipping out right now with this pandemic, but in a surprising…

So let me get this straight: this week includes daylight savings and the subsequent loss of an hour…

On Saturday night I was honoured to be the emcee for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre…

It was a lazy Sunday morning in our house. Even the dust particles dancing in the sunlight seemed…

Opposites attract. My spouse and I are living proof of that. Sometimes it baffles me that we can…

This may sound cruel, but I got a sick pleasure from telling my spouse, the Carpenter, that this…

Well, you knew this was coming. The San Francisco 49ers dropped the ball and the Kansas City Chiefs…

I cannot believe I’m saying this, but I am taking the San Francisco 49ers for the win in this…

It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since Christmas passed. The tree has been dragged to the…

As much as I think it’s my job to teach my children, they continue to be my best teachers.

I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I woke up to my alarm clock on Jan. 2 with this thought in my head: what will the next decade bring?