So…life got weird, eh? Coronavirus, kids off school til God knows when, laid off from my job, can’t see our families… What the hell, man? After almost two months of being at home with the kids all the live-long day, I’ve started going a little stir-crazy. Not bored, certainly not bored. Anyone who’s home with…
A Moment With My Dad
This is a story about me and my dad.
On Loss
We are a family with a collective broken heart. Love may be patient and kind, but loss is a jerk.
All The World’s A Stage
A picture may say a thousand words, but I’m going to add a few of my own.
O! To Be A Butterfly
Behold the little butterfly. Watch as it flitter-flutters by. We always think about butterflies as part of a wondrous metamorphosis, the beautiful end result of the caterpillar finally making it through the trials and tribulations of…well…being a caterpillar. And that whole chrysalis phase. That’s tough too.
I believe!
How many times in your life have you been told you are not enough?
For My Dad
This has been a pretty special day for me. Tonight, I was elected one of two new members of the board of directors at the Alzheimer’s Society of Chatham-Kent.
On Mothers
An ode to my mum – and all mums – on Mother’s Day.
Give In To The Grey
Years ago, I was picking up my son from daycare and some jerk kid shouts, “Hey Daniel! Your Grandma’s here!” And with that, I decided a) I needed to get my hair done ASAP, and b) I could never ever EVER stop colouring it.
Beyond the PAIL
This is the story of one family’s struggle to become…well…a family. It’s not unique. It’s one of millions being repeated in variations around the world. But when you’re going through it you feel so entirely, utterly alone. I could write a book (maybe I will someday) about our struggles with infertility, loss, and eventual inexplicable…
Robyn's Ramblings 