Psssst. We've got big family news. He's almost 21 and she's nearly 94. On the same day! Yes, two of my favourite people - my son and my mom - share the same birthday. And we are just days away from the big day. Celebrations, at least on Francine's part, have been full on. I've … [Read more...] about Family News. He’s Almost 21 and She’s Nearly 94
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One of My Most Favourite Vacation Memories
Hi! Yup, still here. Just been a tad quiet lately as I'm squirreling away on my other writing project. The crafting of the book about the ten unbelievable years I worked alongside my flamboyant mother in her Asian antiques and collectibles shop. You know, the James Herriot meets … [Read more...] about One of My Most Favourite Vacation Memories
Lessons In Frustration
How's that book of mine coming along? Can you say "lessons in frustration?" If you've not heard, I'm crafting a book about the Just TypiKel adventures and people encountered over the ten years (1983 -1993) that I worked with my mother in her Vancouver-based Asian antiques and … [Read more...] about Lessons In Frustration
All One Needs Is A Little Perspective
The quirkometer has been working overtime here at Just TypiKel. But there's hope. A chance encounter with a stranger has reminded me, once again, that perhaps all one needs is a little perspective. Oddities DON'T just happen to me. All One Needs Is A Little Perspective The first … [Read more...] about All One Needs Is A Little Perspective
What Mothers Really Want For Mother’s Day
It's almost here. But no worries. Today I'm sharing what mothers really want for Mother's Day. What Mothers Really Want For Mother's Day A long, long time ago and very far away, a three year-old boy lived with his older sister and widowed mother. Okay, okay, so he was too little … [Read more...] about What Mothers Really Want For Mother’s Day