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The Fattest Kid in School

A friend of mine posted this meme on her Facebook page and it inspired me to tell a snippet of my story. When was the first time someone told me I was fat? I remember it like it was yesterday. Grade one the boys in the class decided to have a competition about who was...

Life as a White Mom of a Black Child

My view from here..atop my soapbox!! Nope, he is not adopted, but his skin colour to the rest of the world is that of a black man. He doesn’t look mixed, especially to white people. I think that universally the comment we get the most is “YOU are his mom?” Yes, I am...

Happy Anniversary

We have now been married for 19 years, we did take a 3-year hiatus, but we never stopped living together. So I have decided that for 3 years of our marriage we lived in an open relationship. In reality that is what we did. My husband is likely one of the most gentle...

So what if…..your dad is an asshole?

On the heels of Father’s Day Do you ever wish that Hallmark made cards that said what you actually want it to say… something like thanks for nothing…I succeeded in spite of who you were. Does Father’s Day or for that matter Mother’s day...

Why I let my Daughter SKIP Track and Feild Day

In my day….. When I was a child in school, I loved track and field day. Although I wasn’t a small girl I was a kick-ass sprinter, long jumper and because of my size, I excelled at shot put as well. Every year track and field day would come around I would...

One Girl’s Journey

One girl’s journey to find her way through the deliciousness of life. Not ever trying to change your mind, but to help show you some light on your path from where I stand on my soapbox. I would love to share this journey with you, I want to hear your stories as...