My mother said long ago, “Everybody has something”. She meant that we all have something to deal with, whether it’s an illness or a physical issue or a crummy family life – something. More and more, we’re becoming aware of how many people’s “something” is mental illness.
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Depression Duration Read More »
Ever since that time I bought the big house in Toronto and found myself waist-deep in a much higher cost of living, I’ve been seeking out ways to make it all smaller. The big house coincided with the big job so the bills were manageable. But as fun as it was to decorate the place, the whole lifestyle went against my core values. …
Thankful Thursday – A Mountain of Mentors Read More »
This is what a true friend does. She has her birthday twelve days before me, to make sure it’s safe for me to follow!  …
Happy Birthday E! Read More »
Today I’m sharing with you a failed attempt to honour all of the women I’ve met through my work, who have affected me in a positive way. …
Thankful Thursday – Wonderful Women Read More »
The last full weekend of summer, huh? It was beautiful! And despite what the calendar says, the forecast says there’s a lot more summer still to come. …
Anatomy of a Keychain Read More »
I’d noticed the special parking spaces at Loblaws across from those set aside for people with disabilities. No one ever seemed to be parked in them but they were a sign that the food giant expects online grocery shopping to grow. I knew I’d give it a try one day. …
Virtual Grocery Shopping Review Read More »
No throwback today, and it’s not a Thankful Thursday, even though I’m always thankful, but I want to show you something our friend Jane Charbonneau created. …
The Artist Deep Within Read More »
For years, my Blackberry was my constant companion. It was provided to me by Rogers radio and I loved it. I was lightning-quick on the physical buttons on the keyboard and rarely made mistakes. It went with me to Europe and turned out photos that were plenty good enough. It’s not like I was entering them in a contest. …
How I Learned to Love my iPhone (Or Fake It!) Read More »
Fruit flies apparently have a legitimate purpose. They break down fruit and other vegetation a (very) little at a time. However, when they’re buzzing around your head, they’re merely a nuisance. …
Somehow, I’ve gotten this far in life without realizing that you can buy chicken in a can. I know about the chicken of the sea, but I had no idea that you could buy chicken packed like tuna. I now have three cans in my pantry and one in my belly. …
The Tuna of the Land Read More »
It was Mom’s turn to try the Beyond Meat burger at A & W. (My review of it from a few weeks ago is HERE)Â …
The title of today’s post reads like a clickbait solicitation for a cult, I know. Now you’re afraid that I’ve shaved my head (except for one thin patch down the middle) and quit my job so I can sell flowers at the airport. But that’s not what this story is about. …
The Secret to Eternal Life Read More »
Our radio family is devastated. We have lost a colleague and friend, and the London broadcasting community is in mourning. Jodi Taylor was the best hugger any of us knew, a warm, empathetic, tiny dynamo. Jodi died on Saturday. Mercifully for her, it appears to have been quick. For those of us who knew and loved her, not so much.
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Saying Goodbye When You Haven’t Said Goodbye Read More »
I’ve been taking a harder look at how much garbage we create. I won’t go into my embarrassment about London’s lack of a green bin program again. They say it might be coming. But beyond recycling everything we can (can! see what I did there?) it’s also about reducing the demand for single-use stuff. …
The Swiffer Picker-Upper Read More »
There’s a diner in St. Thomas that we like to go to once in a while. The food is fresh and fast, and they serve a huge selection of all-day-breakfast items. There’s only one aspect of the experience that bothers me. …
I’m taking off my water wings now. Last week was so busy, I didn’t have time to wave my own arms to stay afloat. Busy is good. …
Treading Water and Diving In Read More »
We had one expectation for this long weekend: free time. It included some friend time, some “we” time, and some time to do a few little things around the house. I had hoped to put wood protector on the deck but it was too hot out. (Yay!) Derek finished a project that – let’s face it – was more important to me than it was to him. …
The Head of the Bed Read More »
Our maternal Grandma was always a bit of a mystery to us. She was deeply religious, we never saw her wear pants, and I don’t think she had a lot of fun in her life. …
Throwback Thursday – Little Polish Grandma Read More »