Sometimes poignant, often witty letters written to my daughter.
Dear Jessica Brennan, It is the American thanksgiving today, a holiday we Canadians celebrate in October, but I wanted to take this opportunity to be grateful once again. We have …
Thankful for My Hurricane Family Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Yesterday I turned 60. The words sound surreal. Now before you say that you’re only as old as you feel and all those other annoying platitudes, I …
Zero to Sixty Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I hate boredom. I’m an introvert that likes to be busy with activities and conversations that are stimulating and productive. I know lots of extroverts that feel …
So Boring Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, As you know, I am writing a mystery. It is hard, and I spend about half my time writing and the other half freaking myself out with …
Don’t Edit Before You Write Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Way way back, in a time they called the seventies, food wasn’t like it is now. Some rules applied, and they had nothing to do with nutrition …
Jiggly Sugary Goo for You Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Let me tell you what I’ve lost, Money, so much People, so many Relationships, I was a fool Friends, they weren’t Dignity, oh ya Face; a multitude …
What I’ve Lost Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Age bursts in With a blast of winter Where summer once burnt And I wonder When did you arrive? Just a moment ago I was dewy and …
Age Keep Reading
Dear Mum, This past year has been tough for everyone. I certainly don’t think any of us thought we would be celebrating a second Mother’s Day in lockdown, but here …
A Mother’s Day Post from Jessica Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, It is quite interesting to watch how three people who witness the same thing can interpret it so differently. I have been able to observe this with …
You, Me, Dad Plus One Wooly Little Lamb Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I didn’t really know what I was going to do with the lyrics that I asked a few of you to submit to me this month. I …
I Hope You Don’t Mind Keep Reading