I often think about All the people I’ve metThe smiles exchangedAnd the moments kept The momentous glances From far across the way To the subtle touches  As they leaned in to say  A few simple words Or the insides of their hearts It all danced on my stage It all played an important part And the lingering energy Like it was all … Continue reading To The Ones I’ve Met Along The Way

This beautiful man is Matt Taylor.  He passed away eleven years ago.  I can still remember the very first time I saw him. My Mom was driving my brother and I home from school.  To this day, I can still feel the elation that emanated from my brother as he pointed out the window and … Continue reading This Is Matt Taylor

I don’t know if you can tell from this picture, but there’s about 150 weeds behind me. I went on a rampage for roughly two hours straight, until they all eventually succumbed to their demise. It was odd, to say the least, because I’ve never really cared about our lawn before.  This frenzy continued for … Continue reading The Pandemic Narrative – The Forces That Push Us Forward And The Ones That Pull Us Back

Mom speaks the word “no” -  Sprinkles fly to their freedom  Kids coloured in joy 

Alcohol and I have had quite the relationship over the years. When I was younger, I would use it as a way to be more social - an attempt to conceal the shy and sensitive parts of myself - and as a way to tamp down any emotions that I didn’t want to feel; in … Continue reading 88 Days Alcohol Free – Navigating My Own Personal Land Mines

My Mom got this orchid for me a couple months ago when I started going through a tough time. It was meant to symbolize growth, strength and most importantly, hope.There’s a well-known general rule of thumb for watering orchids which is, two ice cubes once a week. I’ve only had one other orchid in my … Continue reading The Thirst For Life – Why Two Ice Cubes Might Not Be Enough For You

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying.  There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying.  The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.  Pick a nice day, it suggests, and try it.  The first part is easy. … Continue reading Life, The Universe, And Everything

The topic of shyness has always been a big one in our house. I often try to disclose to my kids some of the shy related feelings and experiences I had growing up, as well as the shyness that I still inhabit to this day. I think any opportunity to share, or to appear more … Continue reading When Your Kids Travel Back In Time To Rescue You

This boy - man, I tell ya - can dig his heels in like no other.The past few weeks have been, to put it mildly, an ultimate test of patience. Every day I felt like I was pulling teeth, while simultaneously pulling out my hair. For some reason, Nash decided to protest the one and … Continue reading Sloth-like Speed And A Trail Of Chocolate Chips – This Is March And April

If your life was a story.Within the pages of a book.Would it capture your attention?Or would you barely give it a second look? Would the main character be brave?Would they inspire you to be better?Or would you sadly wonder.With each turning page.“Will they ever...?” And in depths of the struggles. And in the trenches of the … Continue reading If Your Life Was A Story, Would You Be Proud?