Life is what you make it and it can be a lot more interesting when fun, laughter and humour are major ingredients in it. My blog is my attempt to use humour to capture the fun times, the frustrating times, the sad times and the happy times that we all experience in our everyday lives.

As a wife, a mother and a grandmother, I have lots of material to work with. My husband, children and grandchildren are the main characters in these anecdotes and their names have not been changed. The guilty are exposed. Although these stories are told through the eyes of a senior, (me) I hope you can identify with and smile at many of the situations I write about, regardless of your age.  

We’re Back

How do you know when spring has really arrived? Forget the official date on the calendar—it’s about as reliable as Wiarton Willy’s forecasts. No, the true signs of spring come from the world itself. And in Limehouse, that grand awakening of a new season happened on Sunday, May 4th. The following story is from my..

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The Act of Kindness

Ever find yourself throwing a little pity party? Do you send out invitations to family and friends, or is it more of a solo affair? Recently, I caught myself indulging in one—an unusual moment for me, considering I’m typically the upbeat, resilient type—a fighter, not a quitter. But life has a way of testing even..

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March: Mother Nature’s Menopausal Phase

Ah, March. The month when Mother Nature flips through her seasonal wardrobe like a woman standing in front of her closet, dramatically declaring she has nothing to wear. One day, she’s bundled in a frosty winter coat, hurling icy winds at unsuspecting pedestrians just trying to grab their morning coffee. Then next? She’s flouncing around..

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Surviving February: A Guide for Grumpy, Sun-Deprived Humans

Feeling exhausted, running on empty, and fully embracing a don’t give a damn attitude toward life? Congratulations—you’ve officially entered February, the month when motivation goes into witness protection, your coffee lacks the power to kickstart anything, and even your cats seem personally offended by your existence. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about..

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Ah, February—the brooding, temperamental middle child of winter. It stands as nature’s blunt reminder that the cold isn’t over, your New Year’s resolutions are likely in shambles, and Valentine’s Day may not live up to one’s expectations. If January is the month when we valiantly attempt to get our act together, February is when we..

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For the Love of a Cat – Part 2

Adoption day finally arrived. The first visitor was an elderly woman looking for a quiet companion to share her days. After carefully surveying the troop, it came as no surprise when she chose Chaplain—the only one who allowed her to pet him. Steven watched as Chaplain nestled into the woman’s lap, purring softly. It was..

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Gift Shopping Man Style

Christmas is fast approaching! Is your shopping done? Are all the gifts wrapped, decorations up, cookies baked? For many women, this time of year feels like a festive triathlon: dashing through the mall, juggling wrapping paper rolls, and dodging the last-minute gift crowds. Ask a woman if she’s ready, and she’ll probably say, “Almost done!”..

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If All Else Fails, Just Wave

Ah, the goofs, the slip-ups, the self-inflicted blunders—the countless silly, ridiculous things we’ve all done over the years. How many times have you found yourself cringing, thinking, Did I really just do that? We’ve all felt that sting of embarrassment. But as we grow older (and hopefully wiser), we learn the secret to survival: don’t..

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