One of my favorite Hallowe’en memories happened a few years ago not at home greeting Trick or Treaters, but when traveling around the beautiful Eastern Townships in Quebec. It was in part a weekend getaway, but mostly a chance to Read More
Sounds like your mother was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person.
The other day I was driving home after a series of intense meetings at a client site. I was downtown in the heart of a neighborhood with a rather poor reputation and a challenging history. It was mid-afternoon and classes at the neighborhood school must have just finished because the sidewalks were full Read More
Makes me wonder when you'll meet her again...
Once, when I was a struggling student I had an opportunity to go to Ottawa with a group I was working with part-time. It was a business trip, junior though I was, and I was second choice. The prime candidate ended up being unable to go. But, it was Read More
It seems to me that there’s a big crush on finding happiness these days. Lots of talk about searching for it, pursuing it. Sometimes it sounds like happiness is only the result of a gigantic hunting expedition. In reality, I think it’s all around us. We just have to see it. Admittedly, the world can be Read More
LOL! It is perfectly brilliant, isn't it. Thanks, Maria!
You have the itinerary. Everything is booked. Fun in the sun is just a few weeks away. You post pictures of your island retreat on the fridge where you will see them every day and be reminded that soon, very soon you will be in paradise. And that just prior to heading off to that paradise you will have to face the nightmare of shopping for a bathing suit. Very soon you will have to face the florescent lighting, the three way mirror and all that white, Read More
Oh, go for the full on pedi, Cathy! You deserve it. Doesn't cost much and those painted ladies will bring…
Hands up, how many of you paint your toenails in the summer? How about in the winter? Even if you’re not going on a beach vacation? I thought so. There are not as many painted toes out there in winter as there are in summer. But, does it really have to be that way?
Painting your fingernails is one thing. Your hands are on display all the time. Nail polish is a lovely way to accessorize your hands and outfits. It can give you a feeling of elegance, being well made up, a sense of Read More
I hate to cook. No, that’s a lie. I love to cook. I hate having to cook.
I hate the night after night after night chore of preparing dinner on demand for some chaotic schedule between hockey/soccer/band practices and working late. The seemingly ever changing chorus of Read More
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Indeed, Cathy, getting lost -great way to travel. Such an incredible area. Your Hallowe'een sounds lovely!!!