I’m thinking about Nicole today, a young woman who is turning 22 years old.  I have known her since she was 6 years old, full of energy and spark.  I can still picture her running up and down the hills during her sister’s soccer practise, then later around the racetrack with no sign of getting … Continue reading It’s Nicole’s Day

Actually, many of you already know this fabulous woman.  She’s my mom.  But, maybe there are a few things you don’t know about her! Words that come to my mind when I think of my mom are loving, calm, private, funny and loyal. Good childhood memories of my mom are endless. A few of the … Continue reading Introducing a fabulous woman

When I first met Tina, she was 10 years old and full of energy.  Everything she did was intense from riding her bike to playing her Game Boy.  And boy, that girl could talk! Tina was not into “girl” things – The Spice Girls were certainly not her top pick. She had a preference for … Continue reading Here’s to Tina!

A number of years ago I had given a book to my Grandmother called “Grandma Tell Me Your Memories…” where each page would ask a question with space for her to write a response.  When she moved into the nursing home, she went through her belongings and gave back a number of her processions, as … Continue reading Memories are truly Golden

My dad, known as “Early” to a number of us, is certainly one of a kind.  He is famous for one-liners, most of which I have heard all my life.  For instance, if you call him on the phone and ask “What’s up?” He’ll reply with “Everything that ain’t down!”  Or, on your birthday he’ll … Continue reading The Early bird catches the worm

I am fortunate to have grown up with a sister.   We are five years apart in age, so her role often mirrored a “motherly” one, except the time when she convinced me to buy her used make-up and chocolates (that were a gift).  I’m still annoyed by that. Growing up with an older sister made … Continue reading Celebrating my sister

There is this person in my life with whom I can be completely myself.  I can say anything with no fear of being judged, ridiculed, or ignored. Sure, he may tease me, but our relationship is full of moments where we make fun of each other or laugh out loud at ourselves. The connection we … Continue reading A Warrior I love

I met my step-daughter K sixteen years ago and have had the privilege of watching her grow into a young woman of 23 years.  K has always been full of imagination which came out strong in her childhood passions including Barbie, Sailor Moon and Spice Girls.  She joined the local Gymnastics club and later took … Continue reading 23 years young

I am grateful that I have a brother.  Even though mine is 7 years older than me, and wasn’t exactly into the same things I was at a young age, my childhood memories of him are endless and fond. My brother was big into that TV show series M*A*S*H (which I loathed) and I remember … Continue reading A brother’s love