Gilda Tavernese

Slow Down For The Road Belongs To Us ALL

The first warm spring day calls us out to come and play. Bikes are dusted off to ride, but chains unhinged forces us to have to step aside. Our favourite neighbour comes to help, quick quick the street awaits…but this driveway holds our truer fate. No time to turn, no time to run because anContinue reading “Slow Down For The Road Belongs To Us ALL”

My Mother’s Day Crown? Waiting For Amazon To Deliver It Of Course!

You know that feeling that many of us have been addicted to, especially during this past year, when a big delivery truck pulls up and stops right in front of your place. It’s not for your neighbour it’s for you! Your package has arrived! Go claim your prize! That’s the feeling I’m still waiting forContinue reading “My Mother’s Day Crown? Waiting For Amazon To Deliver It Of Course!”

After I Die Just Be Honest!

I love biographies and autobiographies, I enjoy reading about people’s life stories. As of late, some high profile people have died which was covered by the press and social media. I couldn’t help but notice the overwhelmingly positive things being said and written about them—which was lovely to hear—but I know full well that afterContinue reading “After I Die Just Be Honest!”

A Pathway Through Time

Mr. D is 8 years old and can be quite pensive at times (when he’s not in a verbal combat with me!). One evening while eating his orange jello (I think jello is gross, sorry jello fans) and joking around with me, he suddenly put his jello down and threw himself on the couch andContinue reading “A Pathway Through Time”

STRONZA!

(*Warning: Subject matter may trigger some people (partner abuse). Please read with caution) What happened after your meeting? What did your boss tell you ? STRONZA! How are you feeling? STRONZA! Why did you go out for a coffee with her? STRONZA! I’m sorry I can’t stop crying. STRONZA! I’d like to talk to youContinue reading “STRONZA!”

Perception: Maybe It’s Really Nothing

If you believed they put a man on the moon Man on the moon If you believe there’s nothing up his sleeve Then nothing is cool Man On The Moon—Song by R.E.M. I recently heard this song on the radio which jogged an ancient memory of me lying on my bed with my eyes closedContinue reading “Perception: Maybe It’s Really Nothing”

Ancient Ancestral Connections

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this already but I was born in Canada, however my parents were born in Italy, in a small town up on the mountain side called Dragoni, in the region of Calabria. I often dream of visiting and being in this small village—talking to relatives—the sights and sounds as vivid as beingContinue reading “Ancient Ancestral Connections”

Like A Bird On A Wire…So Are The Days Of Our Lives

When thumbing through social media I often feel like a bird on a wire, peering into other people’s captured moments through pictures or videos—never really noticed by anyone unless I like or comment on their posts, just like the bird high above, flying off when it’s time to move on. Did the bird make anContinue reading “Like A Bird On A Wire…So Are The Days Of Our Lives”

The Bad Word..Bored!

My kids know the words and phrases they are not allowed to say in the house. One of them is “I’m bored”. My response has been consistent, “boring people are bored all the time. The world is too interesting to be bored. Read a book, play a board game, draw, write…just find something to do!”.Continue reading “The Bad Word..Bored!”

I May Lay Them Down To Sleep…But They Are Not Mine To Keep

Before my children were born I remember a little secret conversation I had with God that I’ll share with you. I promised to do my best in raising my children, and asked for forgiveness for all the times I would screw things up (there were, and there will be plenty of times in the future).Continue reading “I May Lay Them Down To Sleep…But They Are Not Mine To Keep”