It's true. My book would be nothing without these. But first, if you're new here, welcome, and if not, welcome back! Thank you very much for your comments on my last post about the book I'm publishing on how Mom and I managed to survive working together for over a decade at … [Read more...] about My Book Would Be Nothing Without These
On To The Next Chapter
On to the next chapter! If you're new here, welcome! If you're a regular visitor, welcome back! It has been a minute, hasn't it? As you probably know, I've been sweating over a manuscript about how my mom and I survived working together for a decade in her iconic Vancouver … [Read more...] about On To The Next Chapter
Look Who’s 101!
Look who's 101! Yes, look who's 101! Nineteen of us gathered for a celebratory lunch in the party room at her care home, three days before the big day. It was an eclectic group, with the age range stretching from three all the way to 101. Of course, Francine rose to … [Read more...] about Look Who’s 101!
How To Recover From Dropping Off Your First-Year Student
How to recover from dropping off your first-year student? Rejoice in the knowledge that your experience was probably nothing like mine. At least I hope it wasn't. Only 385 Families Are In Line Ahead of Us We pull up to the dorm on move-in day a good 30 minutes early, … [Read more...] about How To Recover From Dropping Off Your First-Year Student
How Bingo Is So Much More Than Bingo
How bingo is so much more than bingo. Welcome. Today I'm sharing how bingo is so much more than bingo. I've been playing bingo on Saturday mornings with Mom and a handful of her care home residents. The prizes? Wee Halloween chocolate bars. Yes, chocolate bars. We're … [Read more...] about How Bingo Is So Much More Than Bingo