If they will be an asshole or not… — How do you know? How do you know if that person you fall in love with is the one? Or maybe not the one, but one who will be your person. At least for a time. But maybe a whole life What if that person you fall in love with…

Is never what I aspired to — My daughter tells me that it’s great that I don’t let perfection get in the way of good enough. She’s talking about how I write. That might sound like an insult and I guess it sort of is. But I don’t mind. I know what she means. I put out…

A story told to me by Lily — I got off the school bus and it seemed like any ordinary day. There were clouds and sun, and my friend Brent was at the door to greet me. He lived in town so he walked to school with his little brother Harvey. My sister Marigold was besties with Harvey…

A must-read: a lesson set in a suburb of a city, any city. — I read this book as it was part of Canada Reads this year. I have been working my way through the five books that made the shortlist. Scarborough was one of them. Canada Reads is an annual contest hosted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Five individuals debate publically for a…

It’s who I am, and I don’t think it’s going to change, it’s too late — I was sitting down to write this morning in the midst of making muffins. The table where my computer was situated held my coffee cup, a dog poo bag, some muffins waiting to go in the oven, a jug of milk, an envelope with an N95 mask in it and…

A beautiful place in our neighbourhood — We took a short trip to a local marine park this week on our boat which is also our home. We had our daughter and two granddaughters with us Wallace Island provides a wonderful place for a short getaway. The island was owned by David and Jeanne Conover for a…

In escaping loss they found love — Her daughter climbed onto the bench beside her. Twisted her body up close. Stretched an arm around her mother’s back. Molly sighed and gave her little girl a shove. “Please. I need a break. You’re killing me.” Esmerelda shifted away. Stared into the bay that spread in front of their…