Sister Act
I have a sister. She is eight years older than I am. As children, it was a big difference. While I was interested in dolls, she was interested in boys. So my memories of those early years are sketchy. I … Continue reading →
Category Archives: family
IT WAS THE WORST PLACE. IT WAS THE BEST PLACE
NOT A PLACE ONE WANTS TO VISIT No one wants to be at a cancer clinic but I was there with my daughter last week. They’ve done their best to make the place welcoming. The sun room was a nice … Continue reading →
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
I had occasion this week to see where my grandparents used to live. They’ve been gone many years but as I was in the neighborhood, I wanted to see if the house was still there and what memories I’d have … Continue reading →
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
It is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. Normally, it is a lovely fall day with crisp leaves of gold and yellow, fat orange pumpkins and a blue sky. Not so much this weekend. We have (shh, don’t say it aloud) snow. … Continue reading →
AT THE LAKE
I spent a week at a nearby lake (one of my favorite places) with 2 daughters and 5 granddaughters. There is something about the water, the beach, the many benches and chairs along the promenade, and the ice-cream stores—Big … Continue reading →
FAMILY
This weekend, my husband and I attended a family reunion for my side of the family. I come from a mixed up family. My father married a woman with four children. His wife was injured in a car accident and … Continue reading →
BUSY DAYS
I wish I had something important or profound or even interesting to post today. I don’t. It’s not that my life is boring. Quite the opposite. Maybe that’s my problem. I’m too busy. I have had 3 major projects to … Continue reading →
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
No doubt you’ve hear our family name—Ford. I may have married into the name, but I figure it gives me the right to access all of its fame. And the family has many claims to fame. A man sharing our … Continue reading →
CHRISTMASES PAST
Christmas is a time for children and family. I attended a concert this week for two of the grandchildren. Seeing a 5 year old play handbells was really sweet and I’d share a picture except I picked up the wrong … Continue reading →
LEARNING TO DRIVE
A number of years ago I wrote little anecdotal stories for a local newspaper. I thought I’d share one of them with you. LEARNING TO DRIVE The best place to learn to drive is on the farm. I’ve heard it … Continue reading →