Remembering
Did you take part in any of the Remembrance Days activities? I watched several on TV. It was poignant to see so many young people and children taking part. They need to be part of ‘Lest We Forget’. This being … Continue reading →
Linda
The War To End All Wars
World War 1 was called the war to end all wars because of how dreadful it was. Fighting in mud-filled trenches shared with rats and lice. The use of chlorine gas that killed so many and left survivors with damaged … Continue reading →
I Had A Dream
In my dream, a pregnant woman was running. She was lost and alone and her strength almost gone. She fell to the side of the road. Thinking…fearing she would die alone, she called out to God for help. Please save … Continue reading →
LISTENING TO THE SOUND OF SILENCE
It is still dark when I go for my early morning walk. This picture was taken as dawn broke at the end of my walk. The lights of town are a shining necklace along the horizon. The sky is studded … Continue reading →
LIVING LESSON
Herein lies a story for both writers and non-writers. For non-writers, the story is for your enjoyment and amusement. For writers, you have a living lesson. Goal, motivation and conflict are considered the building blocks of fiction. There are several … Continue reading →
ALASKAN ADVENTURE
You might wonder why I’m telling you about a trip my husband and I made with my eldest daughter and her family a few years ago. There is good reason. You see, Chastity LeBlanc, heroine of the book Chastity’s Angel … Continue reading →
GIVING THANKS ALWAYS
Because it is Thanksgiving Day in Canada, let me share a post from my archives on gratitude. Let me begin with a story. There was a young woman who greatly admired the painting of an up-and-coming young artist. Just looking … Continue reading →
IT’S WHAT I DO
Writing. Writing is what I do. Perhaps, to a degree, it is who I am. Oh, there are other important activities, things and people in my life–meals, garden, family, grandchildren, my client-but I’m happiest when I’m at my desk listening … Continue reading →
I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG BUT…
I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG BUT… 1.I have a Fitbit. I hate to brag but I get most of my steps walking from room to room trying to remember why I’ve gone there. 2. I can buy a bag of … Continue reading →
IT’S WORTH REPEATING
And even if it’s not, I’m going to say it again and again. AUTUMN IS THE BEST SEASON OF ALL LET ME COUNT THE REASONS 1. No need to run the A/C which means I can turn on the oven … Continue reading →