This Friday is our 16th wedding anniversary, and as I write this, the Carpenter and I have made no…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Beached
I realize it’s been a wimpy winter so far, but I am a Canadian and the desire to go somewhere…
Batter up
The family that plays together, stays together. That was my theory and the inspiration behind my…
Enjoy the view
This will be my first year attending an International Plowing Match. I may be one of the most…
Casablanca
“Here’s looking at you, kid,” he said, emphasis on the kid. And I swooned. He…
Chip trucks
It is my personal opinion that the best word pairings in the English language are “chip…
Pause summer
Somebody please push pause. Hit the button. There is still time. I’m not ready for summer to…
Potluck
I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Popcorn
I may have a romantic soul, but I can kill a romantic moment faster than a room full of…
Texting grandpa
I am very fortunate to have both my parents in my life and honestly, I’m not sure how the…
Kitchen party
By now you know I dislike cooking, but you also know that I love music. All kinds of music. …
Snow removal fantasy
One of the ironies for Canadians is we act surprised when the first snow storm hits. We act…
Spring fever
Call me paranoid, but spring usually means trouble for me. The powers that be always seem to want…
Songs of summer
The songs of summer are as essential to this season as the smell of sunscreen and the feel of sand…
Mirror, Mirror
Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…