Joy and tears can go together When I was still in high school, my eldest brother, Roger, moved back into the basement of our parent’s home. He brought his young wife, Julie, and their newborn, Benjamin. They planned to stay … Continue reading
“Who drove home last night?” I asked my friend on the phone. “You did!” In the 80s, it wasn’t unusual for teenagers to pick the driver who seemed the least impaired to drive home after a night at the bars. … Continue reading
A teenager’s prayer is answered The first time I participated in the pass-out challenge, my friend slid down the wall sideways and smacked her head against the vacuum cleaner. That should’ve been enough to stop me from ever participating in … Continue reading
Lucy in the Sky (at the Ball) Diamond We boarded the yellow school bus and headed for the back seats. Our bus was one of two that would be leaving our high school parking lot to travel the highways from … Continue reading
And why I believe that being in nature alone can’t replace it Years ago, my small church group studied Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God by Gary L Thomas. In his book, Thomas highlights a variety of ways that we … Continue reading
And other superstitions surrounding death “Is that bird Talia?” my great-nephew asked. “No, no. The pretty red cardinal symbolizes her saying hello from heaven,” I explained. He scrunched up his nose and raised an eyebrow. But when I went to … Continue reading
8 Facts About Heaven Making friends is hard at any age but especially as we get older. Monica was my best friend in high school. She had a fantastically warped sense of humour. We made up nicknames for ourselves and … Continue reading
The game glorifies tasteless things in the name of “humour” I’m a garage sale junkie. Every Saturday from May to September, I rise early and head out the door in search of local garage sales. I love finding a deal. … Continue reading
How my brother started an honouring tradition Years ago, my eldest brother, Roger, shared with us his eulogy. Not one that he wrote about himself but rather one that he had written for each of us. He didn’t want to … Continue reading
Thankfulness is not just for Thanksgiving In 1998, I separated and moved with my two young children back to my hometown. Unable to afford a house on my own, we moved into my older brother’s home. Looking for a job … Continue reading