“Wisteria. Sounds like hysteria. The faintest brush of purple. Woody. Twining. Ethereal. Angels could rest here.” Writer Kerry Slavens ponders living, and dying, and the seasons of pain.
The “Kids” are Alright (If You Don’t Count Coffee Grounds, Twist Ties and the Rat)
I’m often told that my parents sound like they were very interesting people. I suppose they were. At least, they were interesting, if not a tad puzzling, to a neighbour of theirs one summer day many years ago. He had recently bought the house across the street from their place and had a perfect view […]
The Little Girl with the Blonde Bobbed Hair
A story of young love, childhood memories, and a Bluebird schoolbus.
Soul Food (Could it Save the World?)
One of the latest food trends in North America is based on regional “Soul Foods”. As with every culture, the time-honored traditions of the dishes “Grandma used to make” (and her Grandma before her) are becoming more de rigueur in our local eateries and kitchens alike. The reasons are many, but I think that one […]
One Thing is Clear: I Must Simplify
A writer renews his efforts to create a clutter-free environment with a focus on what’s really important. But simplicity isn’t always so simple.
Confessions of a Mistake-Prone Gardener
The other day, I was outside in my Zen-weeding mode (how does chickweed have the energy to grow year-round?) and found myself going over the successes and failures of my gardening past — kind of like mental worry beads. In the hope of saving someone else horticultural grief, I thought I’d set down some of […]
Tipping the Balance
I make my living as a waitress. I consider myself a professional. I find it’s a career choice that people are both intrigued and repelled by. The restaurant industry is a strange one. It’s a whole different way of life. It’s not just the working evenings. It’s the mystery, the romance, the chaos, the stress. […]
The Secret Psychology of the Perfectly Basted Egg
Some people just ask for too much from life and are chronically disappointed. My husband is not this kind of person. In fact, I think he is one of the most easy going people I’ve ever met, except when it comes to eggs. More specifically, how eggs are cooked. How his eggs are cooked. I […]
Dude, Pimp My Mice
Anyone who has ever tried to sell anything will tell you how important it is to “network.” I put this in quotes because, as far as I can tell, it’s just a fancy term for talking to people. You let people know what it is you do, and then remind them at every opportunity. As […]
A Lesson Learned
In this story, the author attempts to use his wife’s concern over his health as a wedge to get his own way. But, as usual, things backfire.
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