She’s Ready. I’m Not. Reflections on Graduation
A Last Dance, and Letting Go I looked at my phone the morning after graduation and there it was: the countdown timer I’d set a… Read More »She’s Ready. I’m Not. Reflections on Graduation
Preparing For The Empty Nest. The Clock Is Ticking.
I was sitting in a coffee shop at the University of Calgary campus about a month back, watching the snow drift down, waiting for Beth-Rose… Read More »Preparing For The Empty Nest. The Clock Is Ticking.
She’s Ready. (I’m Not.)
There’s a particular kind of parenting milestone that sneaks up on you. It’s not the first day of school, or the driver’s license, or even… Read More »She’s Ready. (I’m Not.)
Graduation Day – Then And Now
The big day was finally here. I was preparing to say goodbye to my high school years and prepare for post-secondary life. All that was… Read More »Graduation Day – Then And Now
Fun Grad Activities-Hunger Games In Ladysmith
The car sat in the dark alley, lights off. Three figures could be seen silhouetted inside, unmoving. A moment passed, then the back door of… Read More »Fun Grad Activities-Hunger Games In Ladysmith
Hosting International Students-German Edition
I haven’t talked about this in a while, but we are a veteran host family. We have hosted a gazillion international students in our home… Read More »Hosting International Students-German Edition
How Not To Determine My Kid’s Life Path
Or, Be A Parent, Not a Guidance Counsellor About a month ago I wrote about how to send your kid to university, albeit somewhat tongue-in-cheek.… Read More »How Not To Determine My Kid’s Life Path
