You would think that this being my second time around with raising teenagers that I would have seen it coming. The attitude. The attitude. And OMG the fricken ATTITUDE. Let me explain. I have four kids. Two in their 20s (round 1) and two tweenagers (round 2). Why? My theory is that a very deep, […]
Archives for March 2012
Dear twitter skanks
I realize that you live under a rock. Actually, in some shabby basement is probably closer to the truth than a rock. And in a shady part of town. So shady that you’re afraid to venture out into the streets of your desolate neighbourhood. (Note to your neighbours: this is not a reflection on you. […]
I only yell at my kids when they don’t listen
The last few days here in Montreal have been beautiful. And while most of me is really happy that spring has sprung, there’s a small part of me that cringes when I open the windows to let in some of that fresh air. Especially when my kids are home. Here’s a snapshot of yesterday: Me […]
How I almost got to buy a condo in Florida and get drunk with old people
Well here we are, back in Montreal where it took about 13 minutes for us to get back into the routine. And while I like the routine, I’m homesick for Florida. The sun. The schedule (none). And the time with my family. (So happy they don’t live in Alaska.) During the last six hours before […]
Apparently meditating DOES bring wisdom. And clarity.
If you follow this blog, you know that I’m afraid of flying. And that although I’ve been doing quite a bit of it lately, I have this crazy notion that you shouldn’t mix flying with alcohol. So before my trip to Florida I decided to download a guided meditation onto my iPhone. You know. To […]