I had no idea — Mike and I were eating supper, one of our favourites — the low-cost meal of baked sauerkraut, hot dogs, and potatoes. We sat in the living room on the sofa, our plates on our laps, in front of the TV, watching M.A.S.H. on a dark, cold, stormy March evening. I…

Every inch matters — The creative process connects you with spirit. Kelley Murphy asked and here it is. Miniatures pieces of art. The smallest is 2.5 x 2.5 inches. The largest approx 4 x 5 inches. I used to go to life-drawing classes and experiment with size. From larger works to small drawings. I…

Trusting I could create a new, happier life — In 1988, I realized my empowerment lay in finding new crowds. I would not follow the women in my husband’s circle of friends. …

Learning to recognize the warnings signs — The “good old days” were not so good for women in domestic violence situations. Recently I read the book, The Castleton Murders, written by two first cousins. Sharon Anne Cook is a university professor and the author/editor of twelve books on Canadian women’s history. Robert Killins was her father’s brother. …

I was 23 and naive — Mike and I had been married for three months. Dealing with one problem after another. Many problems and arguments brought on by his drinking. But a totally new problem emerged when friends, Ben and Sharon, suggested we go to a Three Dog Night concert in the city. They were all…

But here’s my story — Marilyn Flower tagged me in a prompt about marriage. Are You, or Have You Ever Been Married? Care to Share? Happily ever after? Been there, done that? Or somewhere in between? Read her story here. What follows is the short version, with links to the longer version — if anyone…

Customer service that went above and beyond — July 4, 2019 What follows is one of the strangest interactions I’d ever had while serving the public. On that July day I was working at a co-op art gallery, Art 1274 Hollis. Most of my customer service experience happened at my other job, the NSLC (Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation)…

What this card brings up for me — February 15, 2023, I shuffled the Kim Krans Archetype cards, and focused on being open to what came up. I asked for a message. A direction. Guidance of what I need. A sense of a higher purpose. I spread the cards out face down. Pick a random card. THE BRIDGE…

No longer sure everything would be okay — A lot of our arguments started over money, especially in winter when Mike didn’t have the income he had while out working at sea. After buying groceries and paying the bills, we had no money left and had to wait two weeks for his next unemployment cheque. Mike often got…