If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show before, then you will understand when I tell you that KOOZÅ is more than an experience, more than a show, and more than a feeling; it’s a gift. At this moment in time, in a world that requires us to seek out joyful experiences more often than usual, KOOZÅ is the playful spectacle we all need. If you haven’t been lucky enough to see a Cirque du Soleil show yet then now is the time to experience KOOZÅ in Gatineau (until September 25th) before it’s gone …
Are Divorce Parties Tacky? Who Cares. It’s the End of An Error Baby, Celebrate!
It would seem a lot of people are hung up on the question "Are Divorce Parties Tacky?", as if Googling the opinion of others should determine your willingness to participate in one. The arguments against divorce parties suggest that they makes a mockery of marriage, and if you're lucky enough to land on Reddit, you'll find that some may even find them 'stupid' and 'embarrassing'. Ultimately, you really only have one person to answer to on this, you. And the only question you need to …
I Got 99 Problems, But My Taxes Ain’t One of Them
A few years ago I pulled on my big girl pants and did something I swore I’d never do. My taxes. All by myself. It was liberating to finally conquer my fear of numbers, which stemmed from a terribly embarrassing incident in Grade 4 involving a boy I had a crush on, sweaty armpits, and the times tables, but I digress. Because of that small boost in confidence using TurboTax to guide me, I was emboldened to do even more. I’ve since taken on my own bookkeeping for my business, and I’ve mastered the …
Family Courts Are Failing, It’s Time For a Change
I have struggled with where to pick up the thread to tell this story, because as with all divorce stories, it’s complicated. If I tug on one small piece the entire ball of yarn tumbles to the ground and any sense of cohesion is lost. Then there’s the absolutely mind-boggling number of events that have occurred over the last 3.5 years that would make telling this story almost as long as the process itself. I could start with the day I left, when I came home and found two women in swimsuits …
Who Do You Drive Safely For? My Cautionary Tale on All-Season Tires
I used to be that person, the one who thought that you didn’t need winter tires. I used to say that only bad drivers got in trouble on winter roads “because like, you have to drive the conditions. D’uh” Then one day, karma decided to ride shotgun with me. Undeterred by a winter storm and bitter temperatures, and brimming with over-confidence about my driving skills, I loaded my then 3 and 5 year old daughters into the mini-van and headed to the gym. A mere block from my destination, and …
