Christmas in our house was simple. I don’t remember having company as our extended family all lived too far away to face the winter weather and roads to visit us. Our gifts were simple. We had a tree with lights … Continue reading →
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 →
The other day fog surrounded me as I walked. It was peaceful and calm. As I passed a row of trees I was startled at the volume of bird song I heard. My thoughts went back to a little thing … Continue reading →
I know I am blessed in so many ways. My family, my friends, where I live, the freedoms I enjoy, my health, my work…the list could go on and on. I don’t know about you but I too often forget … Continue reading →
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 →
I confess to be a lover of lists. How do people live without them? How do they keep their lives running smoothly? I simply don’t know. Here are some of my favorite lists: 1. The to-do list. I have one … Continue reading →
It’s been a tough week. I don’t want to talk about it and you don’t want to hear about it so instead I am going to talk about my cat. His name is Peanut. We’ve had him for two years. … Continue reading →