First Person

The silent meditation retreat I attended didn’t teach me what I thought it would

I’m surprised I’ll miss taking my kids to hockey practice, just not the smell of their bags

Finding inspiration in ballet dancers’ commitment

Maybe the nautical life isn’t for me

How a trip to the park with my niece brought wonder back to my life

I resented the Fitbit my son got me until I lost it

In Canada I found hard work, but also hope

An empty bird’s nest always leaves me melancholy

In the Sahara, the sky enveloped me and the stars felt within reach

Want to live like a local? Try my sublet solution in new cities

Biking is a passion that propels me forward in life

I am obsessed with my weather app (but my husband is far worse)

Regrets with Dad? I’ve had a few

Getting lost, and finding new friends, in Florence

I had no idea how much I picked up from my father until I became a new dad

When old plumbing goes wrong, it really goes wrong

Algonquin Park is my happy place

I came to follow my own beat and learned to play drums later in life

I’ll take the window seat, please. Where better to enjoy the magic of airplane travel?

Shopping with Mom is always an adventure

There’s a good reason why I’m driving slower than you

After white wine spritzers became a COVID crutch, I hopped on the booze-free bandwagon

Quilts aren’t for me. So why do I have two?

I found the most incredible shell at the beach. Then I discovered it was alive

My dog has brought me closer to my neighbours

I learned to love (and finally remember) the complicated but relaxing movements of Tai chi

Why can’t I get this skunk smell out of my house?

Are my friends changing as I age, or is it me?

As I crossed Canada by train, I looked inward as much as I looked out

I write lists. Daily. Lots of them. I cannot help myself

Not all retirement homes should get a bad rap

Having a last name like mine is tough right now, but it means more to me now than ever