I’m going to let you in on a secret. The truth is, I don’t always know what I’m…
WriteOut of Her Mind
One star at a time
“It was in Bobcaygeon, where I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a…
Love trumps loss
Not all funerals are sad. Sometimes a death in the family brings with it long over-due forgiveness…
Heart and sole
I liken friendship to my favourite pair of Australian Blundstone boots: durable, waterproof and as…
Mom knows best
Dear children, Now that you are teenagers and can lock me out of my own smartphone and connect the…
Catch and release
Sometimes you have to believe in spirits. You just do. Especially when your mother assures you that…
Magic tree
I think my Christmas tree is trying to tell me something. It’s just days before…
Write on
They say if you do what you love in your career, it won’t feel like work. They are lying.…
Fifty-one
I did not forget the Carpenter’s birthday. Aug. 5 is forever etched in my mind as the day one…
Open Letter to Santa Claus
Dear Santa: I recognize I’m a little old for this, but I have one Christmas wish that my…
Seat of my pants
Now that I work from home I spend a lot of time alone. I like it. I also enjoy frequent walks,…
Summer nights
It was a beautiful summer night. The sun was setting, with the moon already bright and full in the…
A calculated risk
First term is almost over. It’s time for parent-teacher interviews. Twice a year, I meet the…
Hang up the skates
It’s time to hang up the skates, air out the hockey bag and reclaim the downstairs bathroom.…
Sped up
Before I begin, I want it on the record that I am a good driver. I have a clean driving record;…