Ya Gotta Laugh About It

Driving home from the Fall Cottage Life Show Sunday night I made an executive decision. The decision's to get the hell out of here fo...

Have you ever had a day when you take a step back and say “I am exactly where I need to be at this point in my life?” Well today was one o...

Backstage after performing the Pirates of Penzance I woke up in the middle of the night last night. I’d been dreaming. I wasn’t scared...

For whatever reason, I am feeling a little under the weather. The reality is today is the third day in a row I won’t be venturing into wor...

Years ago I was given a five seat pedal boat from the guys developing the Birch Haven Resort property on Lake of Bays. It was never in gr...

I love my HENS. I love the camaraderie we share, that we're all successful women, and that we always have a really good time. Who kne...

I remember the first summer I was away from home. I was living thirty miles south in an apartment with a guardian and four other figure sk...

One more sleep and Thanksgiving weekend will have officially begun. When it comes to holiday celebration, this upcoming weekend has always...

"Start every day like it's going to be your best..." ~ Sir Tim Clarke (via Facebook) GREET EACH NEW DAY  ( Heading to ...

I’m sitting here sipping my only cup of coffee for the day, waiting for a reply to a BBM text message I just sent. Like any relaxing Sunda...

Like most leaders, I spend a good portion of my day on the phone. Some days I actually feel like the telephone receiver is just an added (...

I love to run. When I was figure skating year round, cardio was always a critical building block. There was always a very specific approa...

Why do I do it? I finally made the effort to take time to unwind, then I stuff my schedule tighter than Spanx on Jabba the Hut! I’m tired....

Again, my opening sentence is that I work with men. As a confident woman, I am proud that I don’t have a bunch of different personalitie...

I am pleased to report that this morning was the eighth morning in a row I jumped out of bed and told myself that I was “going to have a gr...

There are only two things in my life that are truly mine and this blog is one of them. As a result, I always try and write something every ...

I had a short week. I golfed in a tourney over in Hailburton last Friday and landed at the cottage about 8:30pm that night. It was cold an...

Have you ever noticed that when it comes to personal crisis you always have that core group of friends that come to your aid? You know; tho...

Today was an interesting day for me; so before you start telling me about your day, I need you to stop talking and keep pouring!  It’s my b...

This past weekend marked the end of my personal nine week challenge, which was to enjoy the cottage without the kids. As I climbed the 50+...

Out of the blue I chatted with an acquaintance today and I must admit it took me a little by surprise. With our lives mutually hectic, it ...

David arrived home today for a two week vacation.  I've mentioned that he was just recently promoted, which in turn produced reserv...

You know your life is simple when you look forward to a single phone conversation each and every Friday. I’ll be honest. I watch the clock....

I really miss my Dad. He passed in 2005 but he is forever mentioned in my conversations & he crosses my mind and heart every single d...

When I was cleaning out the garage this weekend, I came across a very large tote of photos and photo albums. Because digital photography h...