I don’t remember where we were headed or why we were on the highway. I only remember waking up in the backseat of the car to overhear my dad sharing his philosophy of parenting with a lady in the passenger seat. She was visiting from Samoa and was interested in learning about the ways … Continue reading »
Life can change by stepping outside the door, at the flick of a light switch, with the buzz of a text message. In split seconds, uncomfortable presents its self, accompanied by unknown. Some of us recognize it as fear. But fear not. Discomfort can be one of your very best friends. It is unrealistic to … Continue reading »
We, empty nesters, are at that awkward age. We wander around looking for a jacket to hang up, a notebook to place on the shelf, a pile of folded laundry to set on an unmade bed. Lost souls searching for someone to shop with or come along on a dog walk, we cook too much food … Continue reading »
Reflecting on the year 2012, I am most happy to have completed one full summer in Fort McMurray. This is the first chapter in, what I have chosen to call, “My Temporary Lifestyle.” With The Consultant bidding on and attaining contract work, we never know for sure where we’ll wind up or for how long. … Continue reading »
My son, Buddy, moved out August 1st. I am halfway to being an empty nester, in the official sense. This is the real thing. He’s not going away to university for a year and coming back. I am not making the temporary move to Fort McMurray and finding him at home when I return. The … Continue reading »
Once in while we need a reminder to pause, appreciate and take stock of life. Mine came this morning, when I checked my inbox to find a new post by Cakes, Teas and Dreams. Via Ali Edwards - Capture Life. Create Art., we have been asked to respond to a journaling prompt about what’s happening in … Continue reading »
My husband, The Consultant, and I were only in Fort McMurray about two weeks when the text message from Princess came to my cell phone – “Let’s Skype. We have something to show you.” As I read the message out loud, The Consultant and I nodded at each other. We knew what this meant as … Continue reading »
And they said it would never last. My husband and I just celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. Whoever said, “opposites attract” wasn’t kidding. My husband, The Consultant and I are the north and south poles. He is hot mustard, I am ketchup, he is Led Zeppelin, I am Bette Midler, he is a Jeep, I … Continue reading »
I am becoming a woman I can’t see. I am an empty nester and in, what experts would call, transition. You know, that period where one changes from one state or condition to another. I know, I am transitioning from dedicated, hands-on mother to… someone I am yet to know. My son and daughter are … Continue reading »
‘Tis the season to reflect on the year gone by. In the series of events that shaped my past year, there was one dazzling five-day period that stands out against the rest. I had been dreaming for many years of making the trip to the Denver area for a women’s journal writing retreat hosted by … Continue reading »
