I am always deeply suspicious when I see a mass of mourners for a famous person.When Princess Diana died in a car crash- I saw the tragedy of a woman who was in the middle of her life, a mother of two boys who needed her, a daughter , a friend, gone forever. But that was pretty much it. Was it more tragic because she was a beautiful princess? Sorry Walt Disney, no. Was it more sad because she did so much good? Perhaps. Was it more sad because she had sadness herself? We all have sadness.I did not feel more sadness than... More »

I had one today!Press play on the song below and listen to it while you read.    The girls and I were making cookies and playing music.  The iPod was on shuffle and the Tennessee Waltz started to play.  It's a beautiful version by Sarah Harmer.  I used to dance to it all the time with both girls on my hips - that and the Teddy Bear Waltz - I love a good waltz, don't you.I grabbed Fiona and began to waltz around the kitchen.  I wish I could have captured the look of joy on her face, and the feeling... More »

On Monday we'll celebrate the importance of Family, but as we do so, let's not forget the most devoted members of our own families...the furry ones! Pets play an integral role in Canadian families and so I say, let's celebrate our four-legged family members this year, too!As a pet owner, I know how incredibly beneficial these companions are to any family. In fact, according to a recent Dog Chow® Poll which surveyed dog owners (current and past), 40 per cent of respondents look to their furry family member as a role model - which comes as no surprise given the... More »

Today is Valentine's day and I want to write about Compassion & Gratitude - both of which are part of love.Compassion because I've been reading all the harsh judgement of Whitney Houston.  There are lots of Judgy McJudgerson's out there pointing fingers (credit for the JJ phrase goes to Sober Julie). Lately I've been working really hard on myself.  Learning to recognize that I am entirely in control of my happiness.  I've learned that when I practice compassion & gratitude (for myself first, and then others), I am happy.  When I don't, I am not.For today, I will act with compassion... More »

Our love story has all the elements of all the great one's.  We've traveled across the world to find each other, we took leaps of faith and beat the odds.  Your smile melts the hearts of the jaded and your eyes make believers out of cynics.  You are the greatest gift there is to be had and trumps all the roses and candy any girl can hope to receive.Happy Valentine's Day to the little love of my life,Love,Mama... More »