Yes, she continues to defy the oddest of odds. Mom actually gets away with ordering off the children's menu at 91. And this is news because ... ? Because it's a strict rule at the White Spot that you must be 10 and under to qualify and order from their Pirate Pak menu. Nobody … [Read more...] about Ordering Off The Children’s Menu at 91
She's 92
Retail Therapy at 91
I suspect my mother and Joan Rivers would have had a lot in common. Perhaps not the desire for excessive facial modifications but their love of life, the ability to laugh at themselves and the need for retail therapy. Yes Joan. My mom thrives on retail therapy at 91. She'll read … [Read more...] about Retail Therapy at 91
We Need Dish Soap
It's been a crazy busy two weeks since I last blogged here. In addition to volunteering for four 11 hour days as the swimming announcer at the Special Olympics 2014 Canada Summer Games and also watching my daughter complete her first sprint triathlon, I spent a great deal of time … [Read more...] about We Need Dish Soap
Blogging About My 91-Year-Old Mother’s Second Fall
Should I consider blogging about my 91-year-old mother's second fall? Apparently yes. "I do hope you are writing about me and letting everyone know where I'm at. It's important for them to know a 91-year-old can bounce back from a second fall." Ok Mom. As you wish. Her call … [Read more...] about Blogging About My 91-Year-Old Mother’s Second Fall
The Secret We No Longer Keep From Mom
You might have noticed I've been a wee bit quiet here of late. Thank you if so. Since my last blog post blast about our car window being smashed and my cell phone snatched I've been laid low with a summer cold. It's the kind of summer cold that zaps the energy and bestows an … [Read more...] about The Secret We No Longer Keep From Mom