Cause – What happened? I moved to a city that was new to me. I had friends, but I didn’t see them as frequently as I would have liked. I was lonely. When I went to an online dating site, I met a man  and began a relationship with him. I ended up getting… Continue reading Mom – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hello Loves, December was a fast moving sleigh ride! I got to see Billie Eilish in concert, celebrated loved ones birthdays, received a homemade apple pie, got to socialize with other writers, met a friend for lunch and then others for dinner, had a group of pals over for brunch, was invited to two turkey… Continue reading December Reflections

Hello Loves, My favorite part of November? Teaching a youth writing workshop. How marvelous and fun it is to inspire teenagers! For the first month, I set up a table and chairs and decorated the top with all manner of creative outlets – poster board and magazines and scissors and glue and glitter for vision… Continue reading November Reflections

Hello Loves, October has been happily busy. Today I write this blog on Samhain. Samhain is the Gaelic holy day celebrating and honoring our ancestors. I built an elaborate altar for my relatives who have passed on. I placed together photos and mementos and candles. I like to sit by it and remember all of… Continue reading October Reflections

Hello Loves, I went on my dream honeymoon. Two days after the wedding we flew to Iceland! I’ve longed to experience this country for years. My wife was unsure about where the heck we were going – not the Bahamas, or the Turks and Caicos, or Fiji – but she wholeheartedly agreed. Thanks babe! The… Continue reading September Reflections

Hello Loves, I got married! My wife and I planned our entire wedding by ourselves. We kept the traditions that we loved, and threw away the ones that made us feel uncomfortable – no aisle to walk down, no photos during the ceremony, no clinking glasses for more kisses. It was super empowering to make… Continue reading August Reflections

Hello Loves, Just a quick note to tell you all that I am swamped with joy and love for our wedding coming up in just seventeen days! And my incredible trip to Iceland for my honeymoon is just two days after we get hitched! This month flew right on by and there was planning, and… Continue reading July Reflections

Wedding. xo Wedding. xo Wedding. xo Wait, didn’t I tell you? I’m getting married! I’m so flippin excited and blessed to marry my beautiful, loving partner. We have been preparing for our August wedding day for over a year. We sent out the invites, rented the hall, and found a caterer. But this June has… Continue reading June Reflections

Hello Loves, May has been a month of planting seeds. I can feel the seasonal change in the wind and the rain and the sun. Spring is flowing into summer. I planted my garden plot last weekend. I bought packets of seeds – sunflowers and zinnias, kale and chard, carrots and beets, peas, beans, squash,… Continue reading May Reflections

Hello Loves, April glorious April! The best month ever because it’s my BIRTHDAY month. That’s right! I’m an Aries sun, Cancer moon, and Leo rising with five planets in Taurus. So I’m excitable, emotional and fiery with a big dose of stubbornness. Ha! I have a kazillion ideas and like to move fast onto the… Continue reading April Reflections

  Hello Loves, March, oh beautiful March! In between the rain clouds, the sun has popped out from time to time in British Columbia. And as I sit on the couch from my new home, I stare out two side by side windows and watch the forest. Have you ever watched a forest before? I’ve… Continue reading March Reflections

Hello Loves, Phew! February was A LOT! When you say 2024 is a year of ACTION, you better be prepared. Ha! I bought a home and had one month to pack up my entire household and move. I sold all of my furniture (except my mattress) and purged my stuff. My mantra was: Sell, Donate,… Continue reading February Reflections