No one wants to discuss after the end because that means acknowledging that there will be an end. And that means acknowledging one's mortality–the fact that we all must die. This has to be the most avoided conversation subject in history. People prefer not to think about, let alone, discuss this topic; but it is … Continue reading After the End
Just When She Thought The Bitchiness Was Waning
It had been rather calm in the bitch's life as of late. Some people may even call it boring, although this bitch is never bored. Personally, she considered herself very content because her house was back to normal after a year of insurance claims and repairs. She didn't mind that this calm state didn't produce … Continue reading Just When She Thought The Bitchiness Was Waning
Affordable Reads
Have you noticed how expensive books are these days? As a person who always has a book on the go, I can’t help but be shocked to the point of wanting to scream multiple four-letter words at the top of my lungs whenever I see the price of books lately. Ok maybe the same four-letter … Continue reading Affordable Reads
In Need Of A Car That Talks
The bitchy ditz has once again reared her unfocused head. It is as if her brain has gone on vacation. I have covered this topic before and admitted to a full range of ditzy moments in a blog written last April. If you are interested, you can read about that here. Focus is a big … Continue reading In Need Of A Car That Talks
Skip The Card… Buy The Wine
Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash It's February. The month when couples have fourteen days to try to find the perfect way to express their undying love for each other. I guarantee most people will still be figuring it out on the 13th. If nothing else, they will buy a card. Who's idea was all … Continue reading Skip The Card… Buy The Wine
Christmas In February
There was that day in December, two days before Christmas, when the weather across the country wreaked havoc on travel and 370 flights were cancelled at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. It would become a Christmas people would never forget even if they wanted to. One for the history books. And because of this, JT did … Continue reading Christmas In February
When The Infamous Mr. C Arrives
There wasn’t a word or a sign in over three years, but finally the infamous Mr. C arrived at your door just over a week ago. He decided it was your turn. Like the mafia Mr. C is stealthy, sneaking up on you and catching you unaware; delivering those two purple lines to let you … Continue reading When The Infamous Mr. C Arrives
Not All Canadians Are Obsessed With Hockey
...Just saying. When I first moved in with The Doc, his sons, ages 6 and 8, played hockey. A lot of hockey. Enough hockey to literally take up one day or another of every winter and spring weekend of their lives. They were pretty good at it and eventually went on to play on select and … Continue reading Not All Canadians Are Obsessed With Hockey
Too Much Time With A Sailor
Come all ye young fellows who follow the sea. Wey! Hey! Blow the man down! And please pay attention and listen to me; Give us some time to blow the man down! This is where my mind and my fingers have been for the past several weeks. I feel as if I have been having … Continue reading Too Much Time With A Sailor
The Great Xmas Tree Hunt of 2022
Back in 1986, The Bitch, who was not quite as bitchy as she is now, and The Doc, who was not quite as grumpy as he is now, moved in together. Since December of that year, when they were so excited to be spending their first Christmas together in the same house, they have participated … Continue reading The Great Xmas Tree Hunt of 2022
It’s Official I’m A Senior
Sixty-five. Not really as daunting as some people make it out to be. I have been acting like a senior for the past four and a half years; and in some cases longer, especially when certain age related discounts applied. My time is all mine. I have not been working. I have been getting up … Continue reading It’s Official I’m A Senior
Selling My Son’s Childhood
We kept them and kept them for years and years. The castle, the cowboy town, the Robin Hood tree house, the pirate ship. The digger, the grater, the cement mixer. The wooden train sets, both Thomas and Brio, which were combined to make a single set. We waited and waited for someone else to play … Continue reading Selling My Son’s Childhood
Chasing Away The Oil Man
We all know about high oil prices. How high are they? you ask. The last time we filled our home oil tank, which was in the spring, it cost us $1800. And that was after a winter of using two ductless heat pumps to warm the main floor of our house. Ask us if we … Continue reading Chasing Away The Oil Man
The Upside of Murphy’s Law
Most of us are familiar with the downside of Murphy's law. Like when you clean the toilet or have a shower then immediately or almost immediately afterwards you have a huge crap that totally defiles your clean toilet or body. Ok maybe something less graphic... how about like when someone spills milk on your clean … Continue reading The Upside of Murphy’s Law
That Last Day
We've all heard or read the quote, "Live this day as if it's your last." None of us know exactly where or when we first heard or read it. Nor do we know who originated it. I figure it was created by some self-appointed sage who now creates memes for Facebook with the constant goal … Continue reading That Last Day