Between Two Tides is a place to pause, reflect, and listen.

To yourself.

To the waves.

and to the quiet voice that asks … why not now?

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If you’re new to Between Two Tides, these are a few places to begin your journey.

Each one started as a small moment… and turned into something more.

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What if I’m Already Enough?
What if I’m Already Enough?

I had to be able to tell myself that I’m enough. I had to reintroduce myself to ‘Retired Denise’. Turns out, she’s a lot gentler with herself.

Retirement has given me space to care for myself differently.

Memories & Folding Tables
Memories & Folding Tables

Treasure or trash? Keep or sell? These decisions aren’t easy when it’s a memory that you’re putting up for sale.

Life After the Sun: Year One Review
Life After the Sun: Year One Review

Terms like “significant improvement” and “exceeding expectations” take on a different tone when you’re retired.

Latest from the blog ~

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What if I’m Already Enough?
What if I’m Already Enough?

I had to be able to tell myself that I’m enough. I had to reintroduce myself to ‘Retired Denise’. Turns out, she’s a lot gentler with herself.

Retirement has given me space to care for myself differently.

Memories & Folding Tables
Memories & Folding Tables

Treasure or trash? Keep or sell? These decisions aren’t easy when it’s a memory that you’re putting up for sale.

Life After the Sun: Year One Review
Life After the Sun: Year One Review

Terms like “significant improvement” and “exceeding expectations” take on a different tone when you’re retired.

When My “Eminem” Day(s) Arrived
When My “Eminem” Day(s) Arrived

Maybe cleaning out your closet isn’t just about cleaning out your closet. Maybe it’s about a whole lot more.

Two Tides of Mother’s Day
Two Tides of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day, for me, lives somewhere in between. Between remembering the woman who raised me… and celebrating the two who continue to shape me.

A Foot on Two Shores
A Foot on Two Shores

Your happy place lives in your heart so it can go where you go and always feel like home.

Two Tides Jewellery (Coming soon)

Inspired by quiet moments, shifting tides, and the beauty of small beginnings.

Hi there! I’m Denise

Welcome to Between Two Tides — a corner of the internet where life’s highs and lows meet laughter, curiosity, and whatever inspiration comes ashore next.

I’ve always turned to writing to make sense of my world — from sharing heartfelt updates with love and humour during my late husband’s illness, to capturing the wonder of everyday moments in my ‘Mom Fuel’ blog (that I believe 4 people read, including me - twice!), to now sharing all that has inspired me by the water’s edge, whether that’s next to the ocean in Panama or at our home-away-from home along Lake Huron.

What began as a space to connect with family and friends has grown into this — a place where I share reflections, ideas, creative sparks, and the occasional pun too good to keep to myself (I can almost hear my kids rolling their eyes!).

Here, you’ll find stories about:

  • Life’s unexpected turns and gentle tides

  • Creative pursuits big and small

  • Thoughts on connection, home, and what matters most

  • Updates from my business and day-to-day adventures

If you’re here to explore, laugh, think, or simply stay a while — you’re truly welcome.

Warmly,
Denise