An introspective rambling here. I had an old acquaintance comment that I was very different from the Mary-Lee she knew in the 'good old days', and it got me thinking. I have changed over the years. One’s personality, beliefs and behaviour are not set in stone. Dependent on our life experiences, encounters and attitude, we can … Continue reading Surprise! I’m Normal! →

Roy and Dixie were going to have their long-awaited boy! Their four-year-old daughter was a bright, healthy child, but in 1950, an offspring of the male species was a basic requirement for every family. Dixie would try her best to comply, despite the fact that the gender of the baby was not in her genetic … Continue reading Here’s Your Boy, Roy →

(with apologies to Julie Andrews) Jalapeños on nachos, cilantro or curry Drivers when always in such a big hurry Dressed to impress with sequins and bling These are not some of my favourite things I couldn’t care less about Tiger or Conner Kardashians too are not people I honour The Queen and the Royals and … Continue reading Not Favourite Things →

A One-Act Play SCENE 1: A Beauty Salon Mom 1: After my color, I’m going to get my nails done, and then I’m out for lunch. Hairdresser: So nice. What’s the occasion? Mom 1: My son treated me for Mother’s Day. Mom 2: (in chair next to Mom 1). You are very lucky. Being a … Continue reading The Monday after MOTHER’S DAY →

The crisis in Ukraine is in its second week and, like everyone I talk to, I am so sad, worried, and angry. I cannot fathom how any human being can direct others to kill fellow human beings; nor can I understand how someone can carry out those orders. How can you see the suffering you … Continue reading On My Mind and In My Heart →

I enjoy writing, but the more I read, the less I am convinced I have what it takes. I've been reading Margaret Atwood lately. I didn't care for her back in my University English days; I much preferred the style of Margaret Laurence and Alice Munro. But I've had an awakening and find Atwood to … Continue reading My Next Novel-Help Wanted →

Depression has long been a topic that I have been interested in. I have been in the grips of this powerful disease periodically over my adult life and have struggled to manage its debilitating effects. I am not ashamed to admit this. I have had therapy in many forms, pills of every description, and now, … Continue reading Let Go of Depression →

On My Last Nerve Between Facebook and Twitter, there are a few posts that get on my last nerve! Enough already! Posts that have the phrase,”I bet no one will repost this..” You’re right! I’m just enough of a rebel that if I see that, I definitely won’t.Posts that promise a windfall of some sort … Continue reading Enough already! →

Ode to a Bra You lovely lingerie invention It was always your intention To lift and support for vanity To outright defy gravity Once you were mere decoration A display case for sheer presentation As time went on your role it changed As did the subjects you arranged Push up, push out, and separate Indeed … Continue reading Ode to a Bra →

Since I published my last book, I have had little desire to write. I can't really explain It. I have books that I have thought about and started to outline. I have a book that I wrote in its entirety but decided it was not going to work. In a nutshell-I gave up. Lost confidence. … Continue reading Back on the Horse! →