Set apart. By choice? No smile No voice Arms folded across your chest Trying your best To show your pride To always hide the hurt you know To only show your strength and will I wonder, are you still Set apart. This poem was inspired by a young man, Clint, whom I taught more than … Continue reading Metis Boy
Back in Gem
A Halloween prank turns bad! Setting 1962
Including Me
Some think, including me in the past, that the city is a lonely place. I want to share a few of my experiences since I've been living in Mill Woods. Besides the great friends I have met in the condo, I have met so many people in our neighborhood. Yes, some people are lonely, but … Continue reading Including Me
Amusing Memories of Mom
As Mothers Day approaches, I thought I'd share a few anecdotes. People that knew my mom know these often told stories, but for others you might get a chuckle. On road trips Mom would hoard candies in her purse. We all knew they were there and we knew they were hers. But occasionally, when in … Continue reading Amusing Memories of Mom
Green Jeans
“The coat of many colors that my mother gave to me made only from rags, but I wore it so proudly.” Dolly Parton Well, I'm no Dolly Parton. 80% of my wardrobe as a kid was clothes my mother made for me, and the other 20% consisted of clothes my mother made for my sister, … Continue reading Green Jeans
FFS! Really?
Like many middle graders, I was bullied (hate that word) but I kept trying to be part of the ‘in’ group. Mr. Friesen, my high school teacher/principal, gave me some sage advice. He said,”Mary-Lee, you have a great sense of humor-you make others laugh. You just need to learn to laugh at yourself.” I learned … Continue reading FFS! Really?
Me…an Author?!
The (Not So) True Story of the Ralston School Herman is a fictional story written for a target age of 9-12. It is based on the legend of a ghost living in the basement tunnels of Ralston School. I've dedicated this first novel to all students and staff of Ralston School, AB =past and present.
Worrier or warrier?
I am a worrier. I used to be quite a 'Pollyanna"(on the outside) but deep down I worried. I am an intelligent person; I know the possibilities, positive and negatives in any given situations, so why would i just think about the positive. You have to be prepared. I am a realist. OMG...that is exactly … Continue reading Worrier or warrier?
My Truth
My favourite book of all time is Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, in which a dying man is imparting the wisdom of his years to a former student/friend. It is poignant and intelligent in every sense. "The truth is, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live." I wondered what I might … Continue reading My Truth
Mondays with Mary-Lee 