I thought we were in the clear. My business partner’s Dad died (lung cancer) yesterday morning. That was the cycle of three, three Dad’s gone in the past year…or so I thought.
Read MoreOne Month Later
It’s been a month since Dad died. I still can’t utter the words without welling up a bit even though it feels like a bad dream and not part of my everyday reality.
Read MoreExplosions and Being Human
Yesterday was blow-up day and today seems to be (at least so far) recovery.
Read MoreI Have A New Theme Song
Well, one to add to my list – but it’s a short list. So far there are only two that spring readily to mind worthy of being my ‘theme. The first is an oldie, Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive. The second is from the movie Footloose, Holding out for a Hero. My new addition started poking into my consciousness during my “OMG will I make it in time” flight home last month. Just two lines from Jewel’s, Hands.
Read MoreI’m Published Again
A few days before I left the East Coast, I received notification that one of my writing prompt pieces had been chosen for the “The Best of the Boards” in the September issue of the Toasted Cheese Literary Journal.
Read MoreNew Normal
I used this phrase just after Dad died to update my Facebook status. It read something like’ we’re adjusting to find our new normal’. I’m amazed at the response it’s received.
Read MoreAir Canada Compassionate Discount
Dear Air Canada, Why even bother to pretend you have a compassionate rate?
Read MoreThe Aftermath
It’s been quite the week and despite the death of my father, it hasn’t been all bad.
Read MoreDeath Of My Dad – pt 3
The most amazing man in my world died this week.
Read MoreDeath Of My Dad pt 2
My youngest brother, Scott, was waiting for me at the airport. I’d asked him not to come inside the airport. I didn’t want to burst into tears when I saw him.
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