Happy Anniversary to Martha Tatarnic – it’s been two years since the publication of her book the living diet: A Christian Journey to Joyful Eating. Take it from me – a self-proclaimed non-religious, not very spiritual individual – it’s an interesting read! In honour of this anniversary – I’m re-posting this particular blog – an interview…
An Update On Darius Fitzgerald: Every few months, Darius Fitzgerald undergoes a sedated MRI in order to monitor his many tumours caused by neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). One of his most recent scans revealed an aggressive tumour growing on his spine that was also wrapped around his vertebral artery. His medical team needed to act…
The fact that I have three children with no plans to have anymore did nothing to stop me from reading Preconceived from cover to cover. This book, written by Dr. Jodie Peacock – examines all areas where couples can exert some level of control in optimizing their fertility and – fingers-crossed – increase their chances…
I had all the signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) early on, but I had no idea what I was dealing with. Since I was a kid I worried, felt guilt, was overprotective, had my quirks, over-thunk things, and held on to superstitions. Nothing too bad, I just thought I was a worrier. Once I became…
It was December 1995 and Mark McNaughton was focused on finishing up the last of his teacher’s college exams at the University of Windsor. Across town, a young woman named Cindy Farris*, a stranger to Mark, was about to succumb to massive head trauma inflicted by a horrific car accident. As her parents confronted the…
Growing up with dyslexia wasn’t an issue for me. I’m the fortunate one. I escaped the stigma well into my teens and finally got diagnosed just prior to applying for a place at university. For this I am eternally thankful. I escaped the ‘stupid’ tag. Fast forward 30 to 40 years, and both the…
Once upon a time, Katie Stewart had a vision for her future self. Hers would be a normal life – comprised of work and love and maybe even parenthood. Over the years – as a teenager and young adult, this vision would dim at times. Yet at others, it would snap into clear focus as…
Several years ago, I took notice of a new Toronto Star columnist – Uzma Jalaluddin. In her bi-monthly column “Samosas and Maple Syrup“, she wrote (and still writes) about the daily struggles, annoyances, observances and hilarity that she encounters while raising her kids, going to work and attempting to write. Her life seemed to be…
I’d tell you that my husband’s aunt died a few weeks ago – but “husband’s aunt” just doesn’t cut it. In fact – it barely scratches the surface. Long before I met my husband, I met his aunt. She and I embarked on an interesting and somewhat unconventional relationship that started off one way and…
