It Is What It Is ✨
🍷 I can’t party two nights in a row (a seasoned wisdom, not weakness). 🚘 My behind-the-wheel night vision blurred in the blinker of an eye. 💤 I don’t sleep…
Sisters From Multiple Misters
VAL: My sister Lori and I are more like twins than sisters. We share a wicked sense of humour, and a strong second chin. The eldest by three years, I…
Confessions Of A Screen Fiend
When I wake in the morning, the first light to hit my eyes isn’t the golden glow of a sunrise. Instead, my sleep-crusted peepers dilate to the radiant blue glare…
Parenting Your Parents
As Mom’s age progresses and her dependency increases, there’s a tightrope to walk. No one likes being told what to do, not when you’re six, and definitely not when you’re…
A Tale Of Two Wedding Dresses
Once upon a time, there was a Princess named Valerie who was more focused on breaking the glass ceiling than finding a glass slipper. One enchanted evening she met her…
Fore Play
Deep down, golf is a sexy sport. If you’re into collars, spikes, holes, and balls, you should hit the links. Known for its high price and slow pace, its a…
Evolution Of The Road Trip: How Much Further
1972 You, your five siblings, and the dog load up the station wagon. Your hand slaps the wood paneling as you yell “Shotgun,” thus securing your spot in the rear-facing…
I’m Not Gonna Sugarcoat It
After spending the better part of our lives together, refined sugar and I ended our relationship. It wasn’t a mutual decision, divorce rarely is. A sucker for sucrose, I was…
Behind the Scenes: Director’s Cut On Val
✶ Consciously defying the stigma of aging. ✶ A wannabe masterchef, I chop it like it’s hot in my own hell’s kitchen. ✶ To protect my ample shelf, I tuck…
