Dear Mom, It’s been two years since the last time I held your hand. I miss you. The mom-shaped hole in my chest is still there. I wake up each morning and grab handfuls of optimism, love for my family, & the ever-faithful English stiff-upper-lip and stuff them into it, just to make … Continue reading
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PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY
Seeing as the flights have been booked, today’s photo seems appropriate. In 2009, we visited Paris for the first time and it was everything I had hoped it would be and more. I had been dreaming of all things Parisian ever since my high school French teacher – an actual Parisian, in Everett, WA of … Continue reading
WEEKLY WANT
This week, I am re-launching my “Weekly Want” posts with a special request…. I’d like a sassy gay friend. I think if you triangulated a lifelong relationship and love of most things Shakespeare, my relationship with my daughter, Chloe and any friendship drama I’ve ever had, this desire was born. You could probably plot it’s … Continue reading
Take It & Go
I like to believe I am a student of life. (Perhaps that’s because I had so much fun in university and NEVER ever want to leave that keg mindset behind. 😉 ) I played Grasshopper at a very young age to my Dad’s philosophical gems; I soaked up new ideas via other cultures as an … Continue reading
Apparently someone doesn’t know me very well…
…because they think I deserve the Super Sweet Blogging Award!!! Many thanks to Jackie at jackie.eat.world. I love her blog! She is “a simple wanderer” and is honest, funny and talented. You should leave now and visit her blog. I’ll wait….. Go on. ‘kay, so back to me. 😉 I have to say that receiving … Continue reading
PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY {aka Four Freezies}
For today’s photo throwback, I have selected a snap of a very fun day last Summer. My niece and nephew were staying with us for the week and I took them, Chloe & Nicholas to Playland. My niece and nephew are lovely and I love them in their own right, but they remind me so … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day, Blogger Friends!!
This is my super-retro, uber-quickie, ’80’s throwback Valentine to all of you! This was my absolute favourite song and still gives me tingles when “I’ll stop the world and melt with you” is sung. I have chills up my arm even now listening to it. I love every single one of you and have enjoyed … Continue reading
