You will have sex again
J and I were asked to visit a prenatal class at the birth centre where we had baby F and share some of our experience.… Read More »You will have sex again
Standwise Letters
Don’t panic
It’s evening in paradise. Today I stood by the ocean, reading the “beware of the rip tides” signs and observing the plentiful red warning flags,… Read More »Don’t panic
So long sweet summer
And just like that, the summer comes to an end. Those who will get tanned have done so. Those who will have barbecues, go waterskiing, see outdoor… Read More »So long sweet summer
Going shoeless
This summer has been unlike any other summer. Thanks to caring full time for baby F, my schedule is pretty flexible. It’s been almost a decade… Read More »Going shoeless
Clarify your purpose
An unlikely event: I bought Oprah’s Best Advice Ever book at Dollarama. It was a steal at three dollars. Dollarama is a dangerous place full of… Read More »Clarify your purpose
Embracing failure
It starts raining and J’s car is smart so the windshield wipers come on automatically. Even though the car’s not running, save the radio. Even… Read More »Embracing failure
Goodnight laundry (a bedtime story)
Parenting today was letting my teething four month old gnaw on my knuckles. And sleep on my body like I was a piece of furniture.… Read More »Goodnight laundry (a bedtime story)
Goals, growth and grace
Baby F is growing out of her clothes. We are managing with mostly hand-me-downs and gifts which is so fortunate. I keep pulling out clothes… Read More »Goals, growth and grace
Personality paradox and another reason to practice yoga
I have this friend who likes to repel down waterfalls. Or underwater. Or something. She has an adventurous spirit. When you take the Quistic test to… Read More »Personality paradox and another reason to practice yoga
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (against all odds, the claim is real)
This book makes an epic (and sort of amusing) claim: tidying up will change your life. Author Marie Kondo has built her life around a passion for putting… Read More »The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (against all odds, the claim is real)