Grandmothers’ Legacy
On Saturday while I was set up selling my baked goods at a local Farmer’s Market, a lady came up to my table. She had bought a cherry pie and some jumbo cinnamon buns...
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Love and Friends
I am a pretty good judge of character and have had many really good friends over the years. My best friend and I lost touch for over a decade and when we reconnected, we...
My History with Men
I have joked for a long time that all the good guys are either married already or they are gay. I’d say dating at almost 60 was hard but really I have never had...
Wherever you go, there you are.
As I sit here thinking about job hunting and what I want to be when I grow up, never mind that I turn 60 this year, I have come to several conclusions- none that...
The Price of Picking Produce
I started a new temporary job for the summer picking produce for a local farm. It may be the hardest physical labour I have ever done! Day One: I arrive early for the 6am...
Challenges of Job Hunting at almost 60
Searching for employment is hard. I look almost every day at my local job listings and often see jobs I would be interested in. The ones I could see myself doing and enjoying usually...
Commitment Issues
I want to talk about commitment issues which I know I have, and this blog thing is one more layer of proof. I have not managed to write more than once every couple weeks....
Mirrors and affirmations
I recently had a visit with my counsellor during which the subject of how we talk to ourselves came up. We agreed that speaking to yourself the way you speak to your beloved dog...
The Hairdresser
We painted the citywith bicycle tracks,we crossed the Granville Street Bridge,and explored Stanley Park.We were best friends then,and lovers too. We hadplans for our futuretogether. But we foughtover ridiculous things:I made more money.You wouldn’t...