Only 1800 KM Away — I’ve missed the east coast of Canada since I moved right smack dab into the centre of the country. I miss the ocean. I miss the vibe. And I miss the food. I miss fresh scallops and tuna steaks. I miss fresh mussels and lobster. I miss digging for clams…

Are We Seriously Still Talking About Dress Codes? — I hate to start a story with the dreaded, “back in my day,” but here we are. Back in my day, until the spring of 1989, girls weren’t allowed to wear shorts at school. Well except for gym class. Never mind the heat in late May, early June. Never mind…

It Takes All Kinds To Make The World Go ‘Round — I’m a people watcher. I just am. Maybe it’s because I’ve never really fit in, so the ways of the human fascinate me. Or maybe it’s because, in my previous careers in mental health and law, I’ve seen the very best and the very worst of humanity. And since adopting…

From Someone Who’s Been There A Few Times — Vocal Media has come under a lot of fire in recent months. Well, maybe longer than that. Even I was ready to throw in the towel. Then I didn’t. Call it ego, call it whatever you want, but my last challenge win made me kinda love them a bit again. …

Less Is More, Way More — Dear Neighbour, I preface this letter by saying you seem like a nice lady. We’ve chatted several times. You’re roughly my age, well, not really, you’re about 10 years older, I think, but still, same generation. That said, I have a small concern that maybe you can help me with…

Yeah, No, We’re Not — Canada has long been a beacon of generosity. We have free healthcare. We take care of our aged through Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Our provinces take care of those who don’t or can’t work. We’re a model for the world, right? Yeah…

My Review of The Kids In The Hall Reboot, Season 1 — Like any self-respecting Canadian teenager in the late 80s and early 90s, I LOVED Kids In The Hall! They were hilariously irreverent. And they were way edgier than Saturday Night Live. So when I heard that after more than 2 decades away from the small screen the Kids (who really…

What Adopting A Puppy Has Taught Me About Life — While watching Rudy play in the park today and thinking of his upcoming 6 month birthday, I thought about how this crazy pup has changed our lives. More than that, I began thinking of all the the things he’s either taught me or reminded me of about life. …

Love Life So Much? Regulate The Penis — I’m almost past my childbearing years. Almost. And I’ll preface my comments by saying a couple of things. I grew up in Canada where abortion wasn’t even legal until 1988. I was already pregnant and too far along to take advantage of that change in the law. So, I had…