Category: Stories

  • Family Films and Fun: 2016 TIFF Kids International Film Festival AND digiPlaySpace

    Family Films and Fun: 2016 TIFF Kids International Film Festival AND digiPlaySpace

    I think I may have given birth to the next George Lucas. My son has been making videos since he was little. #toddlersandtripods From early on he’s scripted mini movies, created stop motion animation and made documentary style shorts about topics he cares about like animals and basketball and Star Wars. His films have become…

  • What Is A Ghost Writer?

    What Is A Ghost Writer?

    When people ask what I do for a living I usually just stare back at them, blinking stupidly before I answer. Then I explain awkwardly that I used to be a teacher. Though I haven’t taught in years, for some reason I often still lead with that. Maybe I want people to know that I…

  • Her Special Squad

    Her Special Squad

    Kids can be cruel. They can sniff out “different” from a mile away, and sometimes they tease or isolate anyone who doesn’t fit in. As a teacher I’ve seen it. And as a parent, I’ve worried about it. But so far we’ve been blessed. I’m not a religious person so using the word blessed seems…

  • Even The Best Doctors Make Mistakes

    Even The Best Doctors Make Mistakes

    A random question in a Facebook group brought the memories flooding back. I hadn’t thought that doctor in years, but now I’m remembering her dangerous mistake very clearly.    When our daughter was a few months old we knew something was wrong. In addition to missing developmental milestones, she refused to nurse and she started…

  • Let’s Partner

    Let’s Partner

      As well as managing a popular blog of my own, I create unique and colourful content for numerous websites and social media channels. My creative style lends itself well to a social climate where readers are drawn to humour, integrity and transparency.  I enjoy witty social banter and I’m well versed in the complexities of…