2, 4, 6, 8–Parenthood I Can Appreciate

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 …

My Friend, Summer

My friend, Summer, Where did you go? I’m missing you already, Didn’t you know? My friend, Summer, Can you stay a bit longer? I really wish you would, Or… are you a goner? My friend, Summer, Is my request too late? I surely hope not, Are you open to debate? My friend, Summer, Don’t you …

The Three Known Phases of July

Everyone in North America knows that January is one of the most painstaking months of the year because of its longevity. So much so, that I’ve often wondered who it is that we can blame for secretly adding numbers to its already full calendar page. Part of that feeling comes from the ridiculously cold weather …

Your Typical (and Not-So-Typical) Canadian, Eh?

In many ways, I am your typical Canadian and in other ways, I am a definite anomaly. At the heart of it, I love being a Canadian, it’s just that I wish I was born as a native Hawaiian, but mostly so that I could live there for at least the snowiest, coldest parts of …

“Awful Tired Now, Boss”

You might have heard the following quote before: “Awful tired now, boss.”. Indeed, if you have ever watched the captivating Stephen King flick, The Green Mile, character John Coffey will likely come to mind. Hearing his words, do you know who else comes to mind? Me. That’s who. In fact, “I’m dog-tired” to steal another …

Jibberjabber Apology…

I just wanted to fire out a quick post apologizing to my jibberjabber folks & followers for being delinquent in reading your work over the past couple of weeks. I have been on a gradual return to work program since mid-August and have had very little down time. For those of you who've been in …

Daily Jibberjabber Word Prompts, August 26th – September 1st: FINAL EDITION

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com WELCOME TO THE FINAL EDITION OF OUR DAILY WORD PROMPTS POSTED IN A ONCE WEEKLY FORMAT--yes, a full week's worth of words all rolled into one! Given that I am doing all of the words for the week in one post, it'll give those of us in different time …

Daily Jibberjabber Word Prompts, August 19th – August 25th

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com WELCOME TO THE SUMMER EDITION OF OUR DAILY WORD PROMPTS NOW POSTED IN A ONCE WEEKLY FORMAT--yes, still a full week's worth of words all rolled into one! Given that I am now doing all of the words for the week in one post, it'll give those of us …

Daily Jibberjabber Word Prompts, August 12th – August 18th

WELCOME TO THE SUMMER EDITION OF OUR DAILY WORD PROMPTS NOW POSTED IN A ONCE WEEKLY FORMAT--yes, still a full week's worth of words all rolled into one! Given that I am now doing all of the words for the week in one post, it'll give those of us in different time zones plenty of …

Daily Jibberjabber Word Prompts, August 5th – 11th

  WELCOME TO THE SUMMER EDITION OF OUR DAILY WORD PROMPTS NOW POSTED IN A ONCE WEEKLY FORMAT--yes, still a full week's worth of words all rolled into one! Given that I am now doing all of the words for the week in one post, it'll give those of us in different time zones plenty …