I don’t need to rehash the details of why Canadian patriotism has risen to an all-time high of my lifetime. If you know, you know. It was a little bit weird to be in the US as the world’s “dumbest trade war” erupted.
…Catching the Sun and Catching Up Read More »
Tomorrow, I’m off to California, toting a carry-on suitcase and a mixed bag of emotions.
…California, Here I Come Read More »
When we were kids, tattoos were for ex-cons, former military, and bikers. It was a big deal to see someone with a visible tattoo and by someone I mean a man. I can’t recall ever seeing a woman with a tattoo.
…A Meaningful Word in Permanent Ink Read More »
We’re all going to read the Stephen Kings and James Pattersons and Oprah picks and the works of other best-selling authors we love. That’s a given. For me, part of the purpose of reading is the joy of discovery. Sometimes that means taking a chance on a book from someone new.
…Throwing the Book (Suggestions) at You Read More »
A couple of years ago, a year after moving to Port Stanley, I started looking around for someplace where I could volunteer.
…Connecting With Our Most Experienced Port StanliansRead More »
Connecting With Our Most Experienced Port Stanlians Read More »
Does anyone else have the haunting strains of Zager and Evans’ only hit song in their head? 2025 is 500 years away from In the Year 2525, which went to #1 in 1969. But it can’t help but come to mind for those of us raised on pop music. This particular song was pretty dark so it cut through alongside peppy tunes of its time like Sugar, Sugar and I Can’t Get Next To You. (For a refresher, the video is at the end of this post.)
…2025 Greetings and News Read More »
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m looking back at the year with gratitude. We keep a jar of “good things.” When something happens throughout the year we write it down and read them on New Year’s Eve. Otherwise, it’s easy to forget how much GOOD there was, even the small things, like finding a new recipe that’s a big hit.
…Top 5 Fave Things About 2024 Read More »
Today, I want to tell you something about myself that I’ve never spoken about to anyone that I can recall. It starts off a little bleak. Then it becomes tremendously positive and victorious. Come along, won’t you?
…A Long, Long Ago Prediction That Was Wrong (Thank Goodness)Read More »
A Long, Long Ago Prediction That Was Wrong (Thank Goodness) Read More »
Will the information here today change your life in a fundamental way? Not likely. Is it interesting and possibly a factoid you can bring up in small talk at a Christmas party? Sure!
…Oil and Water = iPhone and Android Read More »
They say revenge is a dish best served cold. I gave a big bank my form of revenge that was so cold, they had to defrost it.
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A year and a half ago, I wrote about having our DNA analyzed by 23 and Me. It was a fascinating experience and we made some surprising discoveries. Among them, that I have a little Italian and Ashkenazi Jew DNA. I’m 2% Neanderthal, which is average. And Derek is a descendant of Alexander Hamilton.
…23 and (no longer) Me Read More »
The wonderful woman who has been acting as my fiction Book Agent suggested that I attend an event for authors in Collingwood. Knowing good advice when I hear it, I got tickets for Derek and me and we made a getaway of it.
…A Jaunt to Southern Georgian Bay Read More »
I live with the Grinch. Not the cartoon character, the real guy. This time of year, it’s difficult to be me, a Cindy Lou Who by comparison!
…The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who – Who? Me! Read More »
I didn’t misspell the insect. It’s also not about the game. It’s a fun little machine that I’m getting to know.
…A Cricut Infestation in my House Read More »
My number one pet peeve, the thing that sticks in my craw harder than anything else, has a name. How I’d never heard it or been told about it until now is one of life’s great mysteries.
…What’s in a Name? An Unnecessary Apostrophe Read More »
I promise you that this is not a solicitation for Happy Birthday greetings. But in addition to an off-key serenade and maybe a cupcake with a candle in it, there’s one more thing I’d like this year.
…My Simple Birthday Wish Read More »
The week began with Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Day. In recent years, I’ve been caught without an orange shirt. This year, I was prepared.
…The Week in Pictures Read More »
We were supposed to be in Galveston, Texas on the weekend. Our flight home from Houston would have been yesterday and we’d be driving home from Detroit today. We had been looking forward to the trip for months but it was cancelled due to (understandable) issues beyond our control.
…When Wanderlust and Women’s Rights Meet Head On Read More »