Yep. The Big 40. I just did a quick google search for articles and blog posts with the same title as mine and it seems that opinions on the matter are divided- either people are super psyched about it or, well, let’s just say they are NOT super psyched about it. I happen to beContinue reading “On Turning 40”
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On Living longer than my Father
Numbers are funny. I am often shocked by them. They don’t have much meaning by themselves, but pack quite a punch when applied to our own lives. I like to tally up the years since a certain event: 24 years since I have known my husband. 17 years since we’ve been together. 13 years sinceContinue reading “On Living longer than my Father”
Musings on turning 35
I am going to be 35 years old tomorrow. 35. Thirty-Five. Trente-cinq ans. This is the first year where my age feels like a canker sore in my mouth. It stings when I run my tongue over it, but I can’t seem to stop. 35. Halfway dead. Okay, that is not exactly true. According toContinue reading “Musings on turning 35”
Birthday Vows!
I recently turned 33 this last Sunday, and if you hail from a christian background, you will note that I have now entered my Jesus year. Not that that means anything, but it does provide a conversation starter as well as a good epicentre for crucifixion jokes. In that spirit, I have decided to giveContinue reading “Birthday Vows!”
Lina Branter 