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Descent into gladness
Today was the first time since being a parent that I’ve really had to deal with the small lord of the flies situation that will strike every parent at some point in time. Yes, I broke the seal, 6 years in. I didn’t really want to, but my almost-6-year-old has been going to a reasonable […]
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Notorious
A a child, I remember wanting people to notice me, realize how amazing and special I was and shower me with gifts and adoration. I’m pretty sure everyone has a little Cinderella tucked inside their soul, A need to be considered valuable by those who are important to you, whoever that may be. As I […]
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Wisdom
The weeks are really flying. I’m reminded of my grandmother who used to tell me to wait, and the days would seem shorter someday, the holidays would group together. Christmas again, again. I scoffed, disbelieving. As if, Grandma! The arrogance of youth, feeling time move through sandy beaches and molasses speed. Now I am close […]
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Precipice
The edge is sharp, Near and raw Standing at the beginning of the end of the world, A gaping hole at my feet, taunting, Daring me To take a chance, Step off and fly, Or die trying The wind brings the smell of change, Like spring over the mountains, fresh on the breeze, Life and […]
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Qualm before the Storm
An uneasy feeling, Best described by the prickles down your spine, Racing pulse carrying the inborn fear of the dark, Fear. Powerful and overwhelming, no one is completely immune I fear so many things sometimes I wonder if anywhere is safe Heights, falling, crowds, small spaces, The dark But like many others, I continue through […]
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Collaboration
On a day like today I find myself struck by how different a day can be depending on the circumstances with which it unfolds. One day can be stressful, dramatic or traumatic, leave one feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, alone and against the odds. The same day with people around you helping goes by fast, everyone […]
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Hospitality
She was always there, behind the scenes, Always a hug away Always a phone call away Always available to provide a shoulder or an ear, a congratulations or commiseration Deeply involved, no matter how old their baby got, The job lasts a lifetime. The cooking, the cleaning, the driving, the counselling, No expiry date, no […]
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Approach to the finish line
The days are starting to draw closer to the Calgary marathon. I’ve been getting weekly emails, reminding me of pick up time, sponsors, etc, etc. I was very gung-ho and excited about doing this until about mid-march when I swear, the wheels just fell right off the wagon. I was tired, exhausted, and went from […]
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Home
A maze of bags and shoes block the doorway, Toys sprawl out of the toddler’s room and into the entryway Three warm and rambunctious bodies propel into me as I enter the house, Shouts of joys deafening and in unison The dog knocks one over, and the joy quickly turns to wails of indignation. Not […]
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Pink
I imagine it’s hardly a surprise to those who know me, but I don’t “do” days off. At least, not very well. I’ve been gifted? or cursed? With that feeling of inner restlessness I have been working on mindfulness, sometimes mediation (although not very well! I can’t quiet the thoughts in my head. It’s a […]