As the world continues to adjust and attempt to return to some semblance of normal, after more than a year of pandemic disruptions, moms are still struggling to find suitable employment to support their families and their own well-being. While the pandemic may have exacerbated this issue, it is in no way a new one. […]
How to enjoy Halloween in Canada, no matter the weather
Halloween is almost here! Costumes are planned, the candy is purchased and decorations are going up in all the neighbourhoods. But in Canada, October is an unpredictable month. This year it’s been unseasonably warm, but will that hold through the 31st? Only time will tell. We have had many years of October trick-or-treating. From balmy […]
I’m living proof you never know where life will take you
I am finally doing something I love. It feels like a stroke of luck, but it’s not. I worked hard at a job I loved for 18 years, but that ended when my employer wasn’t willing to increase my wage to keep me. A new and different position called to me and I made a […]
Lost ideas and a quick look back
I had big ideas last night and I lost them completely. The article was groundbreaking – of course it was, aren’t all our unwritten ideas the best ones ever? But what the hell was it about? Doing less overall (who really wants a side hustle)? Looking back on 2020? (I think my holiday letter did […]
My amazing writing job has shamelessly stolen my desire to blog
Who would have thought that massaging words all day would mean I would lose interest in writing for my blog after hours? (I did. I knew it would happen.) I wouldn’t change anything right now, but I’m amazed at how satisfying writing for media would be, coming from an occasional blogging background. I love blogging […]