Category Archives: Reflections

Blogging: Is It Really Necessary?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Better is Possible

I like blogging. I like writing about life from my perspective. I find it helpful, dare I say, somewhat healing. Yet, I am keenly aware that ‘some people’ think that blogging is narcissistic. Yes, I’ve been told that. And yes, … Continue reading →

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Faith of My Grandmas

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Better is Possible

My childhood/early adult memories of Christmas are centred around family, in particular my Omie and Oma. They serve as a reminder that I have strength in my DNA. My paternal grandmother, Else Nikolai (Oma) travelled with 3 of her sons … Continue reading →

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It Was Good While It Lasted

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Better is Possible

Today is the 4-month anniversary of Tim’s death. I miss him every single day. Having said that, the last two weeks have been somewhat better. Not great, but better. We had grandkid sleepovers, I went shopping with a friend – … Continue reading →

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The Advent of My New Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Better is Possible

Every day I wake up thinking…today is the day. Today I will decorate for Christmas. And then, I don’t. I won’t. I can’t. Tim and Cambria using up a Chapters Gift Card. Dec 2021 Our last Christmas with Tim. Baking … Continue reading →

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Reprieve

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Better is Possible

It was the mid 60’s or perhaps the early 70’s. My mom (Irmgard) was preparing potatoes. Cooking potatoes was never my mom’s strong suit. There were 2 options, crunchy or burnt. Enter the pressure cooker. These were not the sleek … Continue reading →

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To Love Is to Grieve

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Better is Possible

January 27, 2020. The day my son, Timothy John Osborne, called to give us the news of his stage 4 colorectal cancer, metastasized to his liver, diagnosis. That story is here: My Son Has Cancer Timothy John Osborne September 15, … Continue reading →

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My Son has Cancer #cancersucks

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Better is Possible

January 27, 2020. “Mom, are you sitting down? Mom, I have colorectal cancer. They saw some masses in my liver, but those are probably nothing.” My world changed. Feb 27, 2020. “Mom, the tumours in my liver are the same … Continue reading →

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SOGI 123. Can We Stop Fighting Now?

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Better is Possible

With civic elections approaching quickly there is growing, dare I say, acrimonious finger pointing surrounding the SOGI123 ideology in BC education. Here’s a link to SOGIC 123 which includes pages of relevant information. If you have concerns that impact your … Continue reading →

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Navigating Senior Care

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Better is Possible

I never. I never thought it would be this difficult. To be clear, I mean the situation, not my mother. We’re starting Mom’s fourth week with us and I’m exhausted, both physically and emotionally. Fortunately my mental capacity remains arguably … Continue reading →

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The Thing About Opening the Can

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Better is Possible

She’s here! GG, Grandma, Mom, has arrived. And she’s staying. For three months. At least that’s the plan. The seal on the proverbial can is broken. Mom and I, like many mother-daughters, have a complex relationship. Mom loves my brothers, … Continue reading →

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