• What is the cure for the lack of common sense?
    February 2, 2012
    There seems to be a lot of talk about epidemics, pandemics and the end of the world swirling around these days, but what I want to know is how to cure...
  • The epitome of romance
    January 23, 2012
    My wonderful husband Ken turned 40 the week before Christmas. Anyone that has a birthday close to Christmas will complain that they never get gifts...
  • Do you buy the hype?
    January 17, 2012

    Friday the 13th today, are you scared? The 13th occurs at least once during each calendar year on a Friday, and no more than three...
  • Christmas Memories – A three part Reminiscence
    December 16, 2011
    Part 2 After much arguing, and good natured teasing Dad would finally get up out of bed. He would pretend that he would start running his bath...
  • Christmas Memories - A three part Reminiscence
    December 9, 2011

    I lay in my little bed with the glow of the Christmas lights reflecting on the bedroom window, my little sister silently sleeping in the...
  • Too much risk
    December 2, 2011
    This week there is a story in the news about a four-year-old girl that has been shot by her five-year-old brother in Manitoba. This comes on the heels...
  • Canada’s Worst Driver
    November 18, 2011
    At my house we are loyal fans of Canada’s Worst Driver. We started watching when Travis got his G1 license, it was a great way to teach him all...
  • Remember
    November 10, 2011
    This week 11/11/11 at 11:11 please remember to bow your head and give thanks to the men and women that have, and continue, to protect our freedom...
  • Why does that happen?
    November 4, 2011
    As I lay, sick in my bed trying to go to sleep, all I can hear is the scraping and clanging of a pair of jeans in the dryer. Why is it that with yards...
  • Pay retail -- what?!?!?!
    October 28, 2011
    Hello my name is Ann, and I am addicted to coupons! I admit it, I am now a coupon collector and user. I NEVER go to the grocery store without...