I have written one fan letter in my life and it was to Olivia Newton-John. When I was nine years old, my Aunt Jill took me and my cousin...

People have been disrespecting Mother Nature. Again. My husband and I took part in a corporate “Park Clean Up” day and it made me imagine...

Today was my 20th consecutive Walk for MS. The anniversary made me reflective. I was diagnosed with MS in October 2001 and signed up for...

Be silent about my Mum? No way! I won the Mum lottery and I know it. She’s easy to celebrate, and it’s her day so I am here to say just a...

I woke up melancholy today. I felt on the verge of tears all morning and wasn't sure why. Something felt missing; it was a longing - I...

I have been having a hard time writing my blog. It feels trite during this time; inconsequential. The war in the Ukraine has made me feel...

Over the last 10 months, my MS symptoms have been coming and going and my stamina has been compromised. I’ve had to harness the power of...

I don’t usually post on my blog when it’s a known holiday. Until this morning, that, coupled with the fact that I’ve always thought...

My husband has wanted me to do this for a long time: he’s been very patient and the wait is finally over. Get your head out of the...

I haven’t felt like writing lately. Anxiety about Omicron left me feeling raw: exposed and jumpy. Recently, when some of our family came...

I have always been fond of Frosty the Snowman, “the jolly, happy soul.” Yesterday, I plunked into an ice bath and channeled that innate...

A friend of mine recently had her tattoo modified to reflect her time in the Bahamas. I just bought some conch Christmas tree ornaments...

Bad hair day, great boat day! At the end of an epic day at sea, my hair had a story to tell. My fingers jammed as I tried to weave them...

The clocks fell back on the weekend, a sure sign that winter is on its way. There is a seasonal shift in the Bahamas. The palm fronds...

In the past, laying perfectly still was the hard part of an MRI, not suppressing a smile. I have learned to play mind games to endure...

To me, orchids are sculptural, like art. One of my favourite flowers, I’ve often felt guilty about discarding them after their flowers...

I’m back at it. After taking the summer off, the dining room table has become my office again - I’ve missed my padded chair and pecking...

My fishy friends mesmerized me this morning; I needed that. I have had the blues for the past couple of days. My MS has necessitated a...

Lately, I have been thinking about that little four-letter word; HOPE. Over the years, my various health challenges have had me on...

During COVID, my son and I have watched a lot of the reality show, Survivor. I hadn’t seen it since season one (over 20 years ago), but...