[June 7/19 fun fact: I wrote this post two years ago. It’s been sitting in my blog drafts. Until today. So it’s kind of like a throwback post. 😉 Enjoy.] I’ve been working hard to up my video editing skills. To limited success. I’m definitely not an expert but I’m having fun messing around with the … Continued
Turning “I wish…” into “I will…”
People of my generation…remember the song I Wish by Skee-Lo? That song was such an earjam for me “back in the day” (circa 1995). It’s a funny and self-deprecating story of how Skee-Lo wishes his life was different. It’s interesting how in the song he wraps (raps – ha-ha) all of his wishes around getting taller. Something he can’t … Continued
So here’s a confession
I don’t like being vulnerable. Who does. But vulnerability counts. In many ways. Across many avenues of life. Take blogging. It’s about giving yourself to others. An act of generosity as Jean-Luc Boissonneault writes. Because trust happens “when you’re generous.” (Nicely said, Jean-Luc.) Well, that kind of generosity can be hard. Giving myself to others … Continued
I’m a creature of habit
I’m one of those people who eats the same breakfast almost everyday. My morning meal is primarily oatmeal with fruit, almond milk and protein powder (VEGA, which I highly recommend). When I want to live it up a little (whoo!), I make a smoothie instead. Or I’ll do peanut butter on toast with sliced fruit. Like strawberries. … Continued
Right where I need to be
I’ve been working on focusing my attention on the present and not the ever-growing to-do list. The pressing deadlines. The next obligation activity. The next-next, whatever it may be. I’m sure you know from experience how difficult it can be to just be. It can take real effort. So I’ve been practicing. And in that practice … Continued
Crafting felt food – so fun, so easy!
As a working mom, I don’t get to volunteer at my daughter’s school as much as I’d like to. You know…on the bake sale days, or the winter carnival fun days or come what may. So when my girl’s teacher put out a call to parents asking if anyone could help make pretend food for … Continued
I love soup
Knee-deep in cold, blustering winter it should come as no surprise that I source comfort and warmth at every turn. Peppermint tea is my coffee mug’s best friend. I wear slippers like they’re a runway fashion. Scarves and woolly sweaters adorn my neck and torso like a koala baby to its mom. Oh and the soup. I savour a … Continued
Why I took a selfie a day in 2014 – #365feministselfie project
Late December 2013, just a day or two before New Year’s 2014, I came across some chatter on Instagram about the #365feministselfie project and I was intrigued. @VeronicaEye had put forth a photo challenge to women everywhere: take a photo of yourself every day for a year. This photo challenge wasn’t just in response to the anti-selfie … Continued
Holiday traditions rock
Last year, my girl and I started a new holiday tradition…decorating a gingerbread house. So much fun. So much candy. Because we’re in the midst of a kitchen reno, this year’s gingerbread house was decorated at my parents’ place and that made it fun too since Grandma got to add in her artistic touch. This … Continued
To walk to school or not – that should not be the question
When I was five years old, I walked to school. Sometimes on my own and sometimes with my brother. While it was a short distance — less than one kilometer — we walked to school un-escorted. No parent or care provider or even an older kid…walked with us. I know times were different back then. … Continued