Dressing isn’t what it used to be. You won’t find me in a muumuu yet, although I do have one caftan. I’m still putting these legs out there until they’re so puckered and lined that they ruin family picnics. But things are definitely changing in my closet.
…I Used to Dress to Impress. Now I Dress to Sit ComfortablyRead More »
I Used to Dress to Impress. Now I Dress to Sit Comfortably Read More »
I couldn’t wear shoes for the first five days I was home from my recent European adventure. (BTW I will move on to other topics next week! This post is really more about feet and shoes than anything else.)
…The Agony of De-Feet Read More »
We now know that populist Hungarian President Viktor Orban was swept out of office after sixteen years. My cousin BA and I were due to arrive in Budapest the day after the election. As our flight drew closer, Orban was talking about trying to cancel voting and there were widespread protests. It looked anything but calm in the country’s capital.
…The Cousin Trip, Part Two Read More »
There’s a strange phenomenom when you come home from a big trip. At a certain point you wonder, did that really happen? Thank goodness there are photographs to prove my seventeen days in three countries were all real.
…The Grandmother Land Read More »
It’s finally here! I’ve dreamed about going to Poland since I was a little girl. And now I’m going with the other person in my life who had the same dream, my cousin (and great friend) Barbara Anne.
…Away We Go! Odchodzimy! Read More »
We’ve all heard the cliche: one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Like most cliches, it’s rooted in truth. Just ask my thrift store loving husband.
…It’s Easier to Give the Shirt Off Your Back Read More »
I didn’t plan it this way, I swear!
…Home is Where the Furnace Is Read More »
The more I learn about psychology and trauma, the more I realize we need to share stories like this. After all, some say the Internet was invented so we could share cat videos! Otters are cute too.
…I Otter Share This With You Read More »
WestJet used to be my airline of choice. They were on time, the cabin crews were fun, and their flights offered activities and freebies.
…My Trip West(Jet) and Photo Collage Read More »
Our taste buds are supposed to get less sensitive as we get older. Well, that’s not the case, actually. It’s that they’re dying off so we don’t taste as much as we used to.
…Garlic Breath to the Moon and Back Read More »
I never got to meet John Candy. He had come to the radio station where I worked but I missed him. The reason for his visit was his friendship with Brian Linehan, Toronto interviewer extraordinaire. Brian was the entertainment source at CFRB. I provided entertainment updates for ‘RB when Brian was done for the day.
…Documentary: John Candy, I Like Me Read More »
