Somewhere in the midst of this cold, I was hit with chills and pains. My whole body ached. My head was pounding. And I had…
Remember how I told you I went cross country skiing last week and didn’t fall once? Well, I wish I had fallen once because it…
Like many of you, I have a habit of taking home soaps and other toiletries from hotels. And, like I’m sure some of you, I…
As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. And if I’m honest, I have to admit that it was…
Now that all the truffles are rolled and dipped and drizzled and wrapped, it’s time to share the recipes. First, to credit the inspiration: My…
I’ve really been struggling through this holiday season – much more than last year when I was still in a bit of shock and disbelief over the…
I don’t know a thing about fashion, nor do I care. And this is how bad I am: Today, I bought a pretty sweater because…
It was dark, rainy, and wet when I walked out of the office a little after 5 this evening. But that didn’t stop me from…
The thing about grief is that sometimes it just hits you out of nowhere. Yesterday was such a great day. I really enjoyed spending time…
So I think I’m a mild food hoarder. Or that I have some weird food obsessions. Or both. I’ve known it for years but mostly…
A few weeks ago I wrote of my apprehension about Halloween’s approach and wondered how I would manage to get through what was once a…
I work full time. I parent an 11-year-old foster kid. I have a house that requires my care and attention. I have applications to complete…
Today’s writing prompt was to write for ten minutes starting with the words “Today I will…”. So when lunch came around I grabbed my laptop…
I don’t know how it happens, but I will go weeks and weeks with my desk being nice and clean then all of a sudden…
It’s been nearly a month since I posted about being stressed and unhappy and I hate to admit that not much has changed. I’ve had…
Today I had a permanent crown placed on a poorly tooth that’s been bothering me since early May. So, in honour of my coronation, I…
Halloween is less than four weeks away and I am anything but excited about it. In fact, there is this niggling feeling of apprehension about…
Ack! It’s happened again! I’ve become a handbag packrat. You know, those women who carry these massive bags around all the time that are loaded…
I’m really struggling this week. Actually, I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now. I’m sad and I feel quite helpless about it. I’m…
Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I want to yell. I want to shout. I want to wail about how…