Well, that was a glorious fail!

by | Aug 4, 2018 | Life, Writing

Yesterday’s thought: I’m going to do 15 minutes on one book then 15 minutes on another book, and so on, and maybe that way, I’ll get traction on one story. Yesterday’s reality: Grabbed my husband, the furry ones, and streamed Scott & Bailey...

Capital City Press Featured Writer

by | May 19, 2018 | Friday Freebie, Life, Writing

I’m delighted to be one of the Edmonton Public Library’s Capital City Press featured writer! I’ll be hosting two programs, one for the writers and one for under-18 crowd. As well, my post on the power of story is now live, along with the podcast I...

Meanwhile…

by | Jan 31, 2018 | Life

(I’m in the passenger seat, Dad’s driving, Mom’s in the back) Mom: Turn on Thickson Dad: Dickson?? Mom: Thickson! Dad: Erickson? Mom: Boy, yah nah hear meh? Dad: Where do I turn?! Mom: Eh, nah, man, is deh same name deh bois call deh sexy gyrls back...

The Best Start to 2018

by | Jan 1, 2018 | Life, Other Stuff

Reuniting a lost pup with their owner is the best kind of start to the new year”especially as 2018 has begun with a sharp -30, plus wind chill. Here’s to hot chocolate, warm paws, and snuggles between people and those with puppy noses.

It’s all about the equipment

by | Dec 19, 2017 | Life, Writing

This winter, Edmonton has experienced an unseasonable amount of balmy temperatures. So much so, the dog park has a thin ice warning at its entrance. Plus, dog walkers are walking with icers (spikes) on their feet as the combination of temperatures and wind makes for...