Just Jump

I’m not really one to disguise my feelings. I don’t think I could, even if I tried. My heart is slapped right there on my sleeve. Big. Bold. And in your face. No apologies, either. That’s who I am. It’s how my parents raised me and it’s how I love to live my life. People … More Just Jump

Rules of the Road

Today is an exciting day!    I am being featured as a guest blogger on CAA South Central Ontario’s blog, CAA Life-side Connections. My post is about how I explain the rules of the road to my kids.   Check it out here: http://blog.caasco.com/community/explaining-the-rules-of-the-road-to-kids/ Hopefully this is the first of many to posts to come.   Wishing you all … More Rules of the Road

Playing dressup

Last week, my sister-in-law came by with her youngest, who we lovingly refer to as The Paxter. My husband’s youngest nephew is quite a character. He is full of emotion, expression, energy….and talks like an old man! He makes me laugh. So when he comes in, I notice that he has back pack on. He’s … More Playing dressup

Lifetime Louise

Brian Chalker wrote the poem “A Reason, A Season or A Lifetime” and it often circulates periodically in emails and on Facebook for you to forward to those lifetime friends you have in your life. You know, the one who is that person. That one who you can go to no matter what, through thick … More Lifetime Louise

Why?

I don’t understand why. Why can’t we just behave. Why can’t we love each other? Why can’t we respect our differences? Why do we have to knock each other down? Why is it okay to solve a problem with violence? Why can’t we all just get along? Honestly….it’s sickening that we can’t simply coexist. My … More Why?