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I’m a girl who likes to fix things. When people make useful suggestions, I usually listen. My husband was reading in bed the other night when I walked in with a clothespin fastened to my upper left ear. He didn’t bat an eye when I said, ‘I have a sore back.’ ‘Uh huh,’ he replied.Continue reading “No Walk in the Park”

I’ve been caught up in the melancholia of the world. Stunned, like many, by the US election. If any of my friends were on the celebratory side, please don’t tell me. Go hang out with your new pal, David Duke. The people who voted for Donald supposedly did it for the money. (They call itContinue reading “Ring the Bells”

I have surrendered to persuasive reasoning and started practicing yoga. I do this in the confines of my own home for several reasons, but mostly for one. I’m just too embarrassed to take this show on the road. Like a one legged man in an ass kicking contest, I’m woefully unsuited for this exercise. However.Continue reading “May Disturb Some Viewers”

We are an optimistic pair, my husband and I. Or maybe we’re just deluded. It’s entirely possible that enough time had passed since our last assembling experience that we’d forgotten what it was like.  For the third time in our lives, we spent an afternoon in purgatory. It’s when we wander around the large store,Continue reading “The Devil is Swedish. His Name is Ikea”

Most days I do pretty well managing my wheat free, low sugar diet. I hate suffering through the hives, aching muscles, nausea and brain fog that accompany foods that don’t like me. It’s not just wheat. Gluten free crackers, cookies, and basically anything fun and well sugared also makes my body sad. Especially if IContinue reading “One Cake Over the Line, Sweet Jesus”

I was reading the editorial from Maclean’s September 26th issue regarding online trolls, when I had a revelation. Since I’m Canadian, I’ll form it as an apology. I’m so sorry you can’t get it up. Maybe you never could. But perhaps a little encouragement, or even some information, will help you find success. Let’s beginContinue reading “For Those Who Can’t Get It Up”

Dear New World of Weather, Please don’t be offended by what I’m about to say. We understand that Flin Flonners have done our share in heating the planet. ie: The Mine. But seriously. We are not used to all this rain. We had six days in a row in July, and that was very hardContinue reading “Rain, Rain, Go Away”

In our family, the one most likely to brag about his clothes is my husband. Never mind that our youngest daughter took fashion design. He is a man of serious fashion conviction. So one day last week, my daughter was reading her book and I was working on my novel, when Clarence sat bolt uprightContinue reading “Father Knows Best”

(Full Disclosure – I wanted to title this blog ‘Small Town Girl,’ but grown women aren’t supposed to use those terms. So in support of political correctness, I’m going with the aging cowgirl description. Anyway, onward.) I love Winnipeg. I love Calgary. The cities of Manhattan, London and Paris have all filled me with joy.Continue reading “Small Town Gal”

Since I started complaining about my lack of sleep, the suggestions have come pouring in. First, I’m amazed at how many of my friends meditate. It’s not something we’ve ever talked about, but now that we’re all learning to live in the moment, it’s a discussion waiting to happen. Meanwhile, I’ll share another friend’s suggestion.Continue reading “A Hail Mary Pass”