Sometimes poignant, often witty letters written to my daughter.
Dear Jessica Brennan, As you know Grandpa was rushed to hospital last week and had emergency surgery. When we got there the medical team said that they had taped his …
Help Get Grandpa’s Wedding Band Back Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I wrote this the other day, thinking with an open heart of those who are already gone. Love Mum xo Sisters on the Other Side Some nights …
Sisters on the Other Side Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Why do we have telemarketers? What is the worst job people can think of? I will give you a hint. What do people say when they can’t …
Telemarketing, oh dear Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Canada has been a self-governing entity since 1867 with about 50% of us identifying with ancestry from England, Scotland or Ireland, which means, in short, we should …
The Struggles of a Frustrated Tea Drinker Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, You have always had a great command of the English language. I think you were born with that. Good thing you weren’t born in China because a …
They’re there. Two Tutus Too. Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, A few weeks ago I had the privilege of spending some time with two small children. One was 3, almost 4 and the other was 2. Kids …
Do not take advice from children Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I’m lost for words which rarely happens. So I’ve decided that the three sentence story will rule today. In an old theatre full of jugglers and mimes …
Opening Night Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Last night in one of those jumbled thinking moments that come from too much brain activity and an obsession with Mr Robot, I was pondering what I …
From jumbled to humbled Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, This week you let me know about the Hendricks Gin Marvellous Tiny Tales competition. Thank you. The website indicates that these are the instructions: AN EPIC INVITATION TO …
3 Sentences = 1 Story Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I don’t know if you will ever want to write a book. I’m not sure it’s really your thing, but in case you ever decide to take …
How to Write a Book Keep Reading