Putting the OM in OMG
It is the almost the end of September, and my 13-year-old leaves TOMORROW for a week in Quebec. Mostly - MOSTLY - I am very excited for him and this excellent travel opportunity, the ability to see a unique and culture-rich part of the country, and … [Continue reading]
It is now officially fall and as I write this, the cold rain is falling, soon to turn into wet snow. Well, the beautiful summer was nice while it lasted, so I won't complain. I might complain just a little though. Wednesday was the first … [Continue reading]
You guys, it is happening. IT IS HAPPENING. Remember back in 2012, when I predicted we would see a resurgence in the popularity of the names of our mothers' generation? I have now made the acquaintance of two young women named Barbara and Brenda; … [Continue reading]
How is everyone doing, on this first week of back-to-school? So far, so good in the Boyhouse; maybe not from Barkley's point of view, though. Yesterday after drop-off, Barkley and I stared at each other for a while, in our silent house. But … [Continue reading]
I was asked by Harper Collins to be a part of a virtual book tour for the memoir All Our Waves Are Water by Jaimal Yogis, and, although you know I'm not a "sponsored post" kind of girl, I am definitely a "book review" one. So I was thrilled to … [Continue reading]
My husband and I took a quick trip to Cabo San Lucas, leaving the kids behind with my parents. I know! I can't believe it either. We had a great time, the kids had a great time, and now it's all "back to reality" and attempting to both reestablish a … [Continue reading]
The leaves are starting to turn on my Mayday tree, and even a few are falling to the lawn. All of you in places with long, unbearably hot summers probably cheer this, but Calgary summers are short and, although this year has been a beautiful, … [Continue reading]
