Let me clarify ahead of time that I’m not a parent. Well, as per my professional code of conduct, I do act in loco parentis (in place of a parent) during the daytime, but I am well aware that it is a far cry from being a parent 24/7. That’s just my point. As I …
Category: Family
More Than Just a Trip Away
“We’re going on a holiday of our own!”, she beamed. I silently wondered where the holiday would be exactly since I knew that travel was iffy for many reasons. Nonetheless, I was intrigued at her announcement and most of all, I was happy that she’d sounded so happy. COVID-19 has had a tendency to zap …
The Gift of Macaroni
It just occurred to me as I was cooking supper last night that COVID-19 has changed more than a few things about our lives. I mean, there are the obvious things such as masks, sanitizer, social distancing, store/restaurant limits, gathering stipulations, virtual meetings, etc. Then, there are the other things that are a bit more …
Days Like Today…
It is a gorgeous, bright sunshiny day today. It is also Mother’s Day here in North America. Indeed, it’s a day of celebration for some of the most special individuals in the world; after all, none of us would be here without our moms. Thus, it seems fitting that the sun is shining on this …
Hay Bales, Sleds and Much, Much More
A month and a half ago, I had the chance to re-enact a beloved outdoor activity from my childhood. Not only was it fun, it was indeed nostalgic eliciting a flood of fond memories at our former family farm. It’s astounding to think that thirty-seven years have since passed. Has it really been that long? …
All Grown-Up?
I was struck by something funny the other day as my husband and I prepared our Easter dinner a day early for a change. Ready for my big revelation? I think that we are officially all grown-up now. How’s that for news? Not really news, is it? I realize that that statement may sound silly …
I Wish…
I wish... I wish that we could all get out of this ongoing mess, I wish that the sun would be shining everyday, I wish that we could see our loved ones without being fearful, I wish that we could see the light at the end of the tunnel, I wish that the third wave …
Reality Stings, But Possibilities Await
My reaction isn’t quite what I had predicted. I’d looked forward to this day literally for years and then its much-anticipated arrival earlier this week brought about a fierce mixture of emotions which I am still reeling from. As expected, I was and am excited beyond belief, but with the excitement also came feelings of …
Saturday Mornings Then and Now
Most of us in the western world grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons making it the best morning of the week. In retrospect, I’m thinking it was equally as fun for us kids as it was for our parents. After all, they must have relished the extra hour or two in bed IF they could …
The Upside of Isolation
There isn’t much to celebrate when one is isolating, but recently I found good reason to feel almost victorious after my time was done. In our part of the world, like many others, we were under a lockdown during the Christmas season. This meant that all gatherings, indoor or outdoor were banned, many businesses had …
Jibber Jabber with Sue 