PUNCHED AT PROM!

Jun 10, 2014 | Blog

No, really— I was punched at my eldest son’s prom on Sunday night. Just when I thought the grad drama was over for our family (see last week’s post MOST MEMORABLE MCGILL GRAD), we ended this particular night with a flourish. But fear not, this punch was thrown from a...

MOST MEMORABLE MCGILL GRAD!

Jun 6, 2014 | Blog

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...

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE REFLECTIONS

May 16, 2014 | Blog

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...

PEARLS FOR THE BRIDE

May 2, 2014 | Blog

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...

A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND…

Apr 29, 2014 | Blog

… 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...

MOUNTAINTOP MUSINGS

Apr 14, 2014 | Blog

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...