Hockey Tryouts

It's mid-August, I can't help but think back to the many years when my son would be going through hockey tryouts during this time of year. It was exciting and nerve wracking at the same time.  It was always so nice to meet up with all of the hockey families that we had gotten to…

SUMMER SCHOOL TORTURE

I have two childhood friends named Jackie and Jacquie. Both were born on the same day, and the same year, one married a man with the same last name as the other. I won't give all of those details away, for privacy reasons, but I've always thought that it was quite a coincidence. I met…

Changing Seasons

Canadians are obsessed with the weather. I watch the weather network constantly but I actually seldom retain the forecast in my brain. It's so bizarre. I am not sure why I have to watch the forecast, but I really miss it when I when I am out of town and can't wait to watch it…

What makes your house feel like home

Last year, my son had to write an essay about what makes his house special, what makes it "home". You know that feeling when you have been traveling, and you arrive back home, and you have that warm and fuzzy feeling? Why is that?  Some people feel that way because they have pets. The dog…

Clearing out the closet

We have been making an effort to declutter our house. After living here for 21 years, we have more than our share of crap. The benefits of clearing out are many. For one thing, we can now walk into the walk in closet.  It took me hours to clean out the closet. But then again,…