It’s no small surprise that every year, that week before Labour Day, I get a bit itchy. One might even say downright bitchy. But the end of every glorious summer vacation sees me putting together a TO DO BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS list a mile long! I work myself into a complete frenzy thinking about: –…
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Give me a Break!
It’s that time of year again – magnificent magnolia blossoms, daffodil vendors on every street corner, skin-soaking bursts of rain followed by sun cheerfully warming up the days, and Cadbury mini eggs (yum!) I’m talking about Spring Break, the time of year I have loved and hated with equanimity since I was 16 years old….
Of Mouthguards and Men
There are numerous indignities associated with getting older – sagging breasts, wrinkles, age spots, and getting long in the teeth (literally! Like a horse!). To add to this list, a few years ago my dentist informed me that I am grinding my teeth to the nubbins, likening my molars to ice rinks that are being…
You gotta know when to fold ’em
I am a cougar. And a milf, or so I’ve been told. When the occasion dictates, I enjoy getting dressed up in clothes that enhance my ass(ets). I flirt with those 20-something dudes with a gusto that I never could have managed when I was in my 20’s. A happy marriage, kids, and alcohol all…
Sexy is as sexy does
When I was growing up, I thought my mom was a sexless being. Nurturing and smart, yes, but sexy? Hell no! When I became a mom myself, I just didn’t feel sexy anymore. In fact, instead of being one of those glowing new moms, I felt more like Flo at Mel’s Diner at the end…
Dress to Impress (Yourself)
In the floating years of high school, I regularly raided my mother’s closet to expand my meagre wardrobe, trying to impress the cool girls with something other than everygirl’s Mariposa. The result however, was that I dressed like a 40 year old virgin – color block dresses, sensible pumps and thick shoulder pads sewn into…
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