essays
Welcome into my brain. Here, you’ll find a collection of judiciously edited essays and journal-ish missives to the universe. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, perhaps indulgent? Can anyone hear me? Please blink twice for yes.
running the gauntlet
This essay about running to catch the SeaBus quite literally started it all for me. And… the sound of panflutes still makes my left eyelid twitch.
the last word is love
Bearing witness to someone’s passing is a powerful gift, reminding us all to LIVE while we are still alive.
things that go thump in the night
A reflective essay about life transitions, strange noises in the night, trusting your own heart and looking for light in the darkness.
gonch
Why are certain words funny and others not? And why can’t women have as much fun as the guys? Musings from a funny-boned feminist.
lifting the damper pedal
This eulogy to my piano appeared in The Globe and Mail Feb 23, 2022. The illustration by Alison Farrer captures a young me playing a duet with an old(er) me.
beyond the door
Do you remember being afraid of the dark and those unexplained sounds of the night? This piece considers the courage required to open the door and face your fears.
warning strike
What do you do when a crow attacks? Was it a warning strike or just a demand for more peanuts?
i want my MTV
Travel back in time and experience the magic and music of the 80’s. MTV and its various imitators had my teenage hormones screaming for More! More! More!
