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February | 2015 | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. February 27, 2015. March 2, 2015. Almost everyone from the East Coast has a local band, actor, author or talent that they like to lay claim to. Not in a boastful way, mind you. No, not at all. But it. A matter of pride. First of all, Atlantic Canada is relatively small place. Chances are, you know someone who knows someone. Secondly, Atlantic Canada is a friendly place. Even if you don’t have six-degrees-of-separation from the. Thirdly, Atlantic Canadians are just plain awesome.
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June | 2015 | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. June 29, 2015. Ok I’ll be the first to admit that I was a bit of a grump when it came to all the programs my kids participated in this year. (I should also be the first to admit that I. Those programs. Even Kindergarten isn’t. Mandatory in Alberta. I. Could have kept everyone home from everything all year, so I’m. To blame. Just technically, though. In theory, I’m perfect.). Until the Fall, of course, but that’s September’s problem.). What did we learn? How did we grow? Sure Maybe...
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Let me take a selfie | heave a sigh
https://shannoncleary.ca/2015/07/28/let-me-take-a-selfie
Shannon Cleary, Writer. Let me take a selfie. July 28, 2015. You know what they say about the best-laid plans. Even the most meticulous planning can eventually make a mockery of you. Add an attempt at a little impromptu sightseeing and a bundle of tired kids? It will quickly go off the rails. I knew I had to fix things, but I also knew I needed a minute or two to compose myself before putting the pieces of our scenic excursion back together. We sat slumped in silence on a picnic table with our backs ...
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. Harry Potter and the Half-Witted Parent. September 19, 2016. I swear I even Googled it. When can my child read Harry Potter? Admittedly, I was a little selective with the search results. Like when you Google How bad is yelling at your kids, really? And scroll until you find an article titled, I yelled at my kids and they turned out fine! So at the beginning of the summer, I ordered a gorgeously illustrated version of. All within the first chapter? I started getting nervous. I ...
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October | 2014 | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. October 6, 2014. January 13, 2015. Like many others, my family has been affected by breast cancer. We have participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure almost every other year since 2000. It’s an emotional, inspiring day and this year was my first year as a runner. When I crossed the finish line after my first 5k ‘race’ ever, my husband and three daughters were cheering in the crowd. It was surreal, not only to have come so far with my own health. It was a good day. Enter your email ...
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The year of the swagger wagon | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. The year of the swagger wagon. August 10, 2015. August 10, 2015. My parents had four kids. Although I have a few vague memories from the angular backseat of a navy Volvo sedan, the mode of transportation for almost the entirety of my childhood was a minivan. Then my parents made what was one of their proudest purchases, a brand spanking new Honda Odyssey with all the bells and whistles. It had power sliding doors! So it may surprise you to learn that. Should we get a minivan?
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January | 2015 | heave a sigh
https://shannoncleary.ca/2015/01
Shannon Cleary, Writer. Sugar and spice, and everything nice. January 31, 2015. In our home, my husband is outnumbered 4-1. (Actually, 6-1 if you include family members from other species.). By the third time the doctor announced, It’s a girl! In the delivery room, we weren’t even surprised. This is my husband’s lot in life, to be surrounded by blue-eyed girls. He’s ok with it. My girls are Daddy’s girls. And I’m ok with it. Ana is John’s mom? Who is John’s mom? All reports were good when the two finally...
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Work | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. Shannon is working on a collection of fiction, featuring themes from the rural East Coast. From the whimsy (tales of talking sea critters) to the melancholy (stories of vanishing towns), Shannon hopes to celebrate the rich existence of this part of the world through storytelling. Other interests and areas of experience include narrative non-fiction, editing and Digital Storytelling. Master’s of Arts in International Journalism, Cardiff University (2007). Leave a Reply Cancel reply.
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Good morning, Nova Scotia | heave a sigh
https://shannoncleary.ca/2015/07/17/good-morning-nova-scotia
Shannon Cleary, Writer. Good morning, Nova Scotia. July 17, 2015. July 21, 2015. We survived the plane ride. We forgot only one, maybe three essential things (which is an improvement). But I did remember my running shoes. My husband and I have snuck in a couple of runs since arriving, and I can think of no better way to start our day than with this view around mile one:. On a jet plane. Let me take a selfie →. One thought on “ Good morning, Nova Scotia. July 18, 2015 at 7:58 am. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.
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April | 2015 | heave a sigh
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Shannon Cleary, Writer. Employee of the month. April 29, 2015. If I didn’t have a system for organizing our family events and obligations, I would be lost. The kids would never get to school, we could forget about any extra-curriculars or social activities, and more than likely I would miss a birthday or two. (Although my husband should feel free to forget my birthday if we don’t acknowledge it, do we really age? What do they need for Spirit days? With Documents 15 through 37. I’m wading through fict...
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