The eye condition I thought I’d left behind Binoculars have never worked for me. Not when I was a kid, teen or most of my adult life. If I close one eye then it works, kinda. I didn’t think much about this, I figured it was like some people can…

How you can too! Act 1 What do you mean they are both DEAD? In grade seven, I saw a play that changed the course of my life. In our large music room at my grade school, there was a small stage. My teacher doubled as the music teacher, so we got often got…

If I had a favourite child, would I admit that to myself-or anyone else? Maybe I secretly do and I just haven’t told anyone yet? I am the mother of three great kids. They are adults now. My middle child often states that she thinks that my youngest son is…

Saving money wasn’t something I did as a challenge or for fun or even because it is a wise thing to do. I did it because I had to. I was on a tight budget with three kids to provide for and I wanted so much for them to have…

(Even in a Pandemic) — Being alone this Valentine’s Day is just par for my course. I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for years now. Yes, I said years. My partner works in the U.S.A. full time, he has long work weeks. I live in Canada, so we don’t see each other often. We text a…

Benefits of being a “Mature Student” Quitting my full time job, as a single mother of three to go back to university full time, was the biggest leap of faith I have ever made. It meant all the money I borrowed not only had to cover my school costs, but it also had to provide everything…

4 Quick writing tips that stuck with me from earning my BA in English — The handle of the secret door turned as I stepped into a tiny, forbidden room. A faded piece of parchment sat on the lone table. On the paper was written “Make your first paragraph and first line, absolutely captivating!” Human are curious, create an interesting hook and hook us! …

What motivates you to write? Inevitably, we probably have several reasons in common. Most writers will identify with motivators in varying degrees. We write to express ourselves. To share an opinion on any number of topics. Why do we want to share our thoughts? …

My step sister’s search for her birth mother spanned decades and when she was finally at the moment of knowing, I became an integeral part of the discovery. Crazy right? None of us could have imagined how this would unfold. My sister Pamela is really my step sister. We met…