Musings of a Bored Un-Barbie

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favourite holidays. Its a time when family and loved ones gather with wonderful food and great camaraderie and no pressure of gift giving. One of the traditions...

As I continue to look for work at less than a month away from turning 60, I waffle between feeling like my life is falling apart, (IE. I may find myself living in my...

On Saturday while I was set up selling my baked goods at a local Farmer’s Market, a lady came up to my table. She had bought a cherry pie and some jumbo cinnamon buns...

I want to talk about anxiety. Cue the song….Its my anxiety. Keep on trying me I feel it quietly…. The first time I am aware of being in the midst of a full blown...

When I worked at the IGA in Alberta, from around 96 through to 2002, there was a lady who worked there for a good portion of the time. Her name was Donna and she...

I am a pretty good judge of character and have had many really good friends over the years. My best friend and I lost touch for over a decade and when we reconnected, we...

I have joked for a long time that all the good guys are either married already or they are gay. I’d say dating at almost 60 was hard but really I have never had...

As I sit here thinking about job hunting and what I want to be when I grow up, never mind that I turn 60 this year, I have come to several conclusions- none that...

Searching for employment is hard. I look almost every day at my local job listings and often see jobs I would be interested in. The ones I could see myself doing and enjoying usually...