I was reading The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay, the second book I have bought on my kindle, last night before falling into delicious sleep. My interest in the book was twigged by an interview with the author on CBC Radio. The novel is told by a 12 year old girl in the 1800’s in … Continue reading Rape, Sordid Sex and Self Actualization
Women’s Issues
Confessions of a Humble Belly Dancer
I started belly dancing about 12 years ago. And no, I did not slowly work my way up the ranks to head belly dancer and start my own belly dancing school. I don’t have a series of a velvet outfits and a business card with my dancer’s name on it, Megara’s School of Dance. But … Continue reading Confessions of a Humble Belly Dancer
Academia – I Could ‘a been a Contender
What does a MA give you, a ticket to the smart person room? Why didn’t I pursue the Smart Person ticket? I was the studious one of the family, I even wore glasses. I got good marks at school, was the only one to go to college and did not seem to have much else … Continue reading Academia – I Could ‘a been a Contender
Oh, who am I? Whine whine.. same as I ever was…
I have a running commentary in my head that constantly criticizes me, as most people do, I guess. I should fix my hair, not just let it fall wherever it may. I should do stuff to make myself look good. I should iron or wear makeup. Care more about what I look like. I have … Continue reading Oh, who am I? Whine whine.. same as I ever was…
Happy times with my Daughter
Treat. Yo. Self.This was my daughter’s mantra on my weekend visit into Halifax, the city of students.For us, a brunch out, a day of shopping and a dinner out were the extent of our madness, but was it was great to do whatever we wanted and take all the time we wanted eating and talking.What … Continue reading Happy times with my Daughter
Hi I’m Meg Edwards, How may I help you?
I live in the Canadian Maritimes among some of the most kind, polite and thoughtful people in the world. In our small rural village we smile at strangers, wave at cars, hold doors and offer help. It is lovely and the one time someone was randomly rude to me in a parking lot (in Moncton). … Continue reading Hi I’m Meg Edwards, How may I help you?
Mid Life Mojo
Mid Life Mojo – Low Lying Libido There are times in a mother’s life when she rightly feels that she has lost her ‘mojo’. And the reason is pretty obvious; exhaustion! But I also think that it has something to do with lack of time alone. In order to feel good in your body, and … Continue reading Mid Life Mojo
Only Your Mother Knows for Sure
We live in a man’s world, and any man that disputes that fact is not a man that understands a woman’s life. When my husband was recently in Halifax with our 19 year old daughter, they walked around at night, on any road and through empty dark school yards. He recognized that she would never … Continue reading Only Your Mother Knows for Sure
A Painful Topic, really Painful
A Painful Topic, really Painful While we were in the park yesterday my little one said “I don’t like any games when I am lying down and someone is standing over me because of this” and waved his hand delicately over his crotch area. I said, “Oh, I see”. He continued, “I don’t really like … Continue reading A Painful Topic, really Painful
Labour Day and Rose was Born
When I held my new born daughter Rose in my arms on a sunny Saturday 19 years ago I was suffused with happiness. I remember thinking I had joy flowing through my veins. I felt as if my body was creating an ecstatic yet calm energy. I’ll never forget the feeling of sitting in my … Continue reading Labour Day and Rose was Born
Notes from a Sinking Isthmus 