Tag: Relationships

About my guy.

I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a few months – the one in which I extoll the virtues of my guy – but I always stop myself because I’m secretly afraid that by openly celebrating my relationship I am jinxing it. You… Continue Reading “About my guy.”

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Not a mother.

Day after Mother’s Day and I’m reflecting on my childless state. Not a mother. Not planning to be. Not even remotely interested in the possibility at present, despite spending six days with my nephew Cai and his mother Anna. I am surprised by this.… Continue Reading “Not a mother.”

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Hard line endings.

You know, I consider myself to be a reasonable person. Someone who strives towards consensus, negotiates fairly, attempts to put personal issues aside in order to work to a common goal. I’m not a pushover though by any means. A director at work told… Continue Reading “Hard line endings.”

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My inner child is impatient.

My regional union convention starts tomorrow, and from then until Sunday afternoon I will be awash in electioneering and politics. Four days, and then I leave for another bargaining session in Ottawa. Tonight I have to pack for both since between the convention and… Continue Reading “My inner child is impatient.”

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What is love?

“Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other.” – Rainer Maria Rilke It’s not often I post about love, and I can’t remember ever observing a Valentine’s Day theme before this year – but I’ve been mulling over… Continue Reading “What is love?”

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