Single mom. Writer. Lover of life. Because creating a life by design takes moxie.
You would think that this being my second time around with raising teenagers that I would have seen it coming. The attitude. The attitude. And OMG the fricken ATTITUDE. Let me explain. I have four kids. Two in their 20s (round 1) and two tweenagers (round 2). Why? My theory is that a very deep, [...]
I realize that you live under a rock. Actually, in some shabby basement is probably closer to the truth than a rock. And in a shady part of town. So shady that you’re afraid to venture out into the streets of your desolate neighbourhood. (Note to your neighbours: this is not a reflection on you. [...]
The last few days here in Montreal have been beautiful. And while most of me is really happy that spring has sprung, there’s a small part of me that cringes when I open the windows to let in some of that fresh air. Especially when my kids are home. Here’s a snapshot of yesterday: Me [...]
In yesterday’s post I revealed that my life as a single mother has not always been, um, a fairy tale life. Specifically, when I said this: “ . . . once upon a long time ago I was a young, single mother and writing saved me.” I didn’t intend to have a life of hardship [...]
We’re told that the most important thing about writing is to have something to say. Which I completely agree with. Most of the time. This post is about those other times. The times when I have nothing to say. And yet still suffer from a compulsion to say it. And by “it” I mean nothing. [...]
We thought it would be a good idea to get me away from my computer and go for a walk on the beach this morning. You know. A little fresh air and exercise before work. It was truly a great idea. We had the sun. The ocean. The sand. And a teenager who clearly thought [...]
I’m relieved to report that Jonathan, my 13 year old, and I arrived safely in Florida last night. The first thing I did when we got here was rip off my Montreal, winter clothes and dig out my shorts and flip flops. I LOVE my flip flops. They’re the second key ingredient to a happy [...]
The (almost) Daily Muse:
Morning coffee. Possibly the only spiritual experience I have time for these days.
I’m a Montreal-based freelance writer and marketing professional (read: I hold a full-time job in the field of marketing and write for magazines when they let me). [Read More …]
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