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We got Covid
The most dreaded and anticipated event since 2020 shut us up inside like the hobbits my dear husband has always wanted us to be, has finally happened. We got the Covid. I'm as shocked as you are that it has taken till now to hit us, but also not surprised it finally...
Negotiation Breakdown
Mum: I’ll give you $2 to read one French book Oliver: noMum: $2!!!!Oliver: noMum: ok $5 for 5 French booksOliver: noMum: ok! $1 for an English bookOliver: no … how about $5 for one English bookMum: $5!!!! wow, that did not go the way I thought it would
Alive Sky Lodge – Truly Bincredible
We had the pleasure of staying in the Alive Sky Lodge Bed & Breakfast this week, just outside of Rosetown, that has converted round grain bins into incredible little cabins. The location is classic Saskatchewan with amazing wide prairie skies surrounded by open...
The unexpected benefits
Today felt like time for a positive twist on the journey of sobriety. A lot of my posts have been about my own journey, which has been filled with frustration, pain and immense shame. But there have been recent benefits in those around me that I did not anticipate and...
Stories
One of the things that has helped me the most on my sober journey has been reading the journeys of others. I think one of the best ways for humans to connect with others is to commiserate. The more painful and cringe-worthy the sharing, the better. That's why you save...
The Reasons Why
Only a 4-year old could compare with the amount I have been asking lately: But Why? But WHY mama!? God only knows, darling. The reasons why are important though and I absolutely love this about kids. When I'm not too exhausted from the onslaught of questions (which is...