Tru’s best friend came over along with her mother, who is also one of the best people I know. AK…
Right to Comfort, March Edition
I no longer roll in circles with people who speak wisdom into my life as a matter of divine purpose.…
It’s Alright To Cry/You Might Feel Better, Baby
Four days after Christmas one of my teeth sheared off at the gum line. I was eating a cinnamon roll…
All my Favourite People are Broken
"I hate you. And I'm embarrassed you're my mom." "I feel you, bud." "We still have to wash your hair."…
The Body Holds On
In 2007 the adoption section at Powell's was divided into distinct camps: How-To, Parenting the Unattached Child, and Memoirs of…
The Man Who Walks Among the Stars
I was going through YouTube videos of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip this week. I drank tea…
September Gold
"Let's start by talking about his strengths", she said. "He's quiet. Kind. On task." "Quiet, yes." **** After a very…
Holiday Letter: Summer 2017
Hannah texted me a photo of our family this week. It is the six member version and it was taken…
We are Bound to Inherit the Sins of Our Parents
I flew to South Florida to hand off the two oldest for the summer. It was hot but not so…
Well Appointed Gardens I Have None
March has been unusually cold and wet. Everything is soggy and weedy. We started on the backyard over the weekend,…