At times, life is stranger than fiction. This is our current reality. There's a storm brewing in our household. I've been casually logging things on Instagram for months but have neglected to properly catalogue all the mayhem. What mayhem, you ask? Just our semi-homelessness, restless life after academia, a bizarre connection to Tennessee, and an unexpected … Continue reading #onemoreWatts and other surprises
Soup. There is so much more to it than a bowl and a spoon. Now that colder weather is approaching and I'm standing over a stove, the heart of soup is on my mind. Soup, glorious resurrection of yesterday's roast chicken. Soup, triumphant redemption for the groceries that have seen better days. Soup, delicious deliverance from soaring grocery bills, astronomical debt, and … Continue reading the theology of soup
It's Holy Week and I'm in a pickle. Today is Day 35. This is when my eyes bathe in happy tears and my heart explodes and I have a lot to share. This is the important stuff. (Not to imply that charcuterie and Indian food are not important- they are holy in their own right … Continue reading day 35/40: #40shoutouts40days
"I'm going to miss this magic," I whispered. I felt my heart swell. My eyes started to tingle. I looked around and squeezed Steve's hand. He leaned in. My nose grazed his cheek. "These are special people, Steve. What a rich season. Right now I wish we weren't moving to Scotland in September." That night … Continue reading day 32/40: #40shoutouts40days
You guys. I finally figured out where and when my fiery love for goal setting started. When I was young, maybe seven, I received a book called The Silver Slippers. (If you're old enough to share my affinity to Lauryn Hill you may have owned it too as a kid.) I think it was a … Continue reading day 29/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dearest Shelley Adams, Shelley, Shelley, Shelley. Let's be honest. You saw this coming, right? You know I am your biggest fan. It's no wonder you were voted Vancouver's Best Chiropractor year after year. You are more than a chiropractor. You're a lifesaver. We met because I foolishly decided to attempt running the seawall in shorts. … Continue reading day 25/40: #40shoutouts40days
It was a Saturday night. All was still and quiet in our home. I was wrapped in my cherry red dressing gown, ready to blowdry my hair (because I actually had a shower!) and my husband sat in the living room chipping away at his thesis. All I could hear from the comfort of our … Continue reading day 16/40: #40shoutouts40days
The catalogue of teachers on this list is impressive. I've had to trim it right back to save space for others but two remain. Before I affirm one of my most beloved teachers, I'd first like to encourage my friends slaving away as educators in an often broken system. You are tenacious and valiant and … Continue reading day 3/40 #40shoutouts40days
The gratitude continues. So after sending out thanks to my high school English teacher, it seemed fitting to carry on in a similar direction. Today, I honour my very first dance teacher. Picture a slender French woman with a distinct accent and impeccable posture and poise. Now give her a reckless mane of curls, carefully … Continue reading day 2/40 #40shoutouts40days
