Failure is Always an Option
There ought to be a class in middle or high school that teaches kids that when something doesn’t work out, it doesn’t mean it or you are a failure.
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Personal Life
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Maybe it’s worsening eyesight, maybe it’s getting older. Maybe it’s a combination of those things plus another thing or two. But I no longer like to drive in the dark.
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Mom’s Pocket Money Businesses Go Under
The big, green Tupperware bowl that our family used for everything from potato salad to soaking tired feet – not at the same time – probably still lingers in a landfill somewhere.
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Real Life in the Wild Wild West
Derek and I have some of our best conversations on our walks.
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Paperback Writer (Apologies to the Beatles)
Twelve years ago, I published a memoir about the summer I spent working a live-in job at a nudist resort.
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Left to Alone Devices
When I was younger, I never thought I was very good at being alone. I looked after myself, of course, and did little things to make myself happy – like riding the subway all over Toronto to explore on my own – but I don’t think I had enough interests back then. I could have joined a club or something and done more with my time.
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I’m Not a Doctor. I Just Play One on the Internet.
Last weekend, it was absolutely gorgeous out. Sunny and warm. Perfect for a visit from cousins we’ve looked forward to all summer.
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Putting Peanuts in Their Place
Recently, we took delivery of a new coffeemaker. Sadly, the appliance didn’t work and it had to go back. But that’s not the point of the story.
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A Crumby Way to Treat Someone
When someone gives you just enough attention to keep you on the hook, but they never commit to anything, they’re dropping breadcrumbs
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A Brief Dabble With Botox or How I Learned to Live With A Flaw
Last week, a friend wrote about what he perceived as his greatest physical flaw. A few months ago, his hair fell out. It just decided to jump scalp. There was no medical reason for it. And he’s been coming to grips with being bald. Truth is, he looks good. He was blessed with a nicely shaped head. When he meets someone new, they don’t know his hair history. They accept him as he is.
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West Coast Hopes, Dreams, & Doggies
I’m not sure how many times I’ve been to Sidney, BC. Let’s say several. But this time was different. It was just as wonderful – perhaps more – than previous visits with my BFAPCAF (best friend a person could ask for!). Not just because of our Gracefully and Frankly Facebook Live. (Erin went behind the scenes HERE) But also because they have moved down the hill to the ocean’s edge
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Summertime Getaway and Robin’s Nest Update
Ah, summer holidays. They’re so far removed now from the days when that phrase meant the entire summer was ahead and only fun was on our minds. Were we ever that young?
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The Facts About Shopping My Fiction Project
I’ve written a novel. A novel and a half, actually, because it’s a three-novel series and I’m halfway through story number two. It hasn’t been published yet and that’s what this is all about.
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A Podcast Journey and a Live Giveaway
The little podcast that could has grown beyond our imaginations.
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Our Entire Village Feels This Loss
Update: The teen’s body was recovered on Tuesday. The post has been updated to show that the family comes from Turkey, not Syria, as previously reported.
This week started on a tragic note. Our collective hearts ache for a visiting family’s unimaginable loss.
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How to Help the Invisibly Disabled
This post won’t be all things to all people. It’s not about those who have visible disabilities. It’s about those who share my invisible disability: hearing loss.
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A Better (Quieter) Leaf Blower
The world has a lot of problems, especially when you look at the big picture. War. Hunger. I could go on.
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The Driving Force Behind Motivation
If there’s anything I’ve learned from knowing many recovering alcoholics, it’s that the message gets through when the recipient is ready for it. Not one moment earlier.
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