I know, I know— every parent says his or her child’s graduation was memorable. Maybe the speeches were particularly outstanding, or some kid cart-wheeled across the stage, or the class joker wore only boxers under his gown. This week our daughter’s graduation at...

Finally, this mother of the bride has a moment to reflect on a Montreal whirlwind of celebrations, greetings, goodbyes, and a plethora of mixed emotions. The most magical wedding I could have imagined is now a very special memory. The bride and groom are in the...

It’s out! My new book has been published— just one week before my daughter’s wedding. How’s that for perfect timing? When I wrote it 6 months ago, it was almost impossible to imagine my little girl and the Big Day, and writing about Charlotte as a wife seemed such a...

… is her friend (s). I know the song says “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and let’s be honest, the sparklies are way up there on the list, but really, when it comes down to it, we LOVE, NEED, and TREASURE our buddies. Sometimes, I don’t realize how much I need my...

We decided to take a different Saturday morning walk this week, and it was literally a mountaintop experience. It’s become a weekly ritual for Lyndon and I— snow shoeing in winter and power walking/ hiking in fairer weather. He doesn’t Zumba (although that would be...

Oh my, we're in "final countdown phase". Exactly one month today, on May 10 2014, the wedding of Charlotte and Ryan will take place. Our daughter will walk down the aisle in a church in Montreal, a vision of beauty in white, and she will marry her Prince Charming. The...

I saw the Noah movie a week ago, and decided to let it sit and stew with me for a while before writing my thoughts. I’m not sure what I was hoping for- maybe an epiphany or maybe a memory lapse, but it seems I can’t shake Noah, and now everyone and their dog is giving...

Yeah, I'm certainly no spring chicken, but it IS now spring and I have an awesome chicken recipe to share, hence the genius title! I actually have three glorious recipes for you this fabulous foody Friday- hopefully at least one of them will tantalize your taste buds....

We did it. We passed the Canadian citizenship test with flying colours- (mainly red and white of course), and we are officially almost Canadian! Lyndon, Charlotte and I were beyond ecstatic yesterday after much stressing and a few sleepless nights readying ourselves...

It’s finally happening— we are taking our Canadian citizenship tests at long last! Yes, we have been living here for 19 years, and yes, we do procrastinate, and yes, I should definitely be studying my Discover Canada study guide rather than blogging about it. But I’m...