by admin | Nov 14, 2012 | Blog, Living with Cancer, Resilience, Uncategorized
Often when someone we know becomes ill we want to help but are at loss of what to do or how to help. Here is a list of 10 things we found helped us to live through my husband’s illness. 1. Be understanding. Do not expect that your friend will be up for visiting,...
by admin | Sep 18, 2012 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Four years ago, my husband Richard (Professor Nutbrown) and I watched with great interest as Barack Obama ran for President. This was a historical moment. Richard became an adult in the 1960’s witnessing the civil rights movement and when I started public school there...
by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Blog, Grief, Uncategorized
Grief is…. Going to McDonalds, though you haven’t eaten beef for over a year, ordering a Big Mac Meal with Coke, taking it home, putting aside 5 or so French fries for your French fry loving dog. Wolfing down the burger and fries with coke and then going to the...
by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Did you know that unless you are a Bell pay as you go customer or use prepaid cards you will need to give this cell phone provider 30 days notice? This means that though your phone may be deactivated with one company (Bell) and reactivated with another (Rogers) you...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Falling in love with an Irishman is an easy thing to do. That nonchalant relaxed manner puts everyone at ease. The sparkle in the eyes makes you laugh, waiting and wanting to see what’s coming next, and perhaps a bit wary in a good way (What are you up to? What are...
by admin | Mar 25, 2012 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Uncategorized, Women and Politics
There is a great book by Gina Barreca on women’s strategic use of humour: “They used to call Snow White but… I drifted”. Among other interesting tidbits in this book is the fact that television was at the time (1990’s) showcasing smart women and that women viewers...
