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On being thankful

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. For the non-Canadian readers in the crowd, Thanksgiving Day in Canada falls on the second Monday of October. Did you know that Canada’s Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1578? That’s about 40 years before the first American Thanksgiving. Who knew! There are many other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving inContinue reading “On being thankful”

The Homeless Boy

Oct. 10, 2024 is World Homelessness Day. Globally, people will observe this day and hopefully bring more awareness to the plight of those who experience homelessness. Everyone deserves a home, a place to feel safe, a place to be with family, a place to relax at the end of a long day. What does homeContinue reading “The Homeless Boy”

What’s in that closet?

For years I have said our house is too small. I just realized today that it is not. It is the perfect size for us. The problem is not with the size of the house. The issue lies with the amount of stuff we have and keep amassing. I don’t know what the problem is.Continue reading “What’s in that closet?”

Back to School. Not.

The leaves are starting to turn colour. The evening air has a crispness that only means one thing: it’s back to school! No matter how old I am, September always arrives with a bit of excitement for me. It’s kind of like New Year’s without the snow and without the pressure of resolutions. September usedContinue reading “Back to School. Not.”

Back to the Past

As the sun began to set over the lush forest, my husband and I frantically ran through the dense foliage. “Oh my god! What is that?” I yelled. “I don’t know,” was the response. “But it’s coming straight for us. Run!” All around us, the ground shook with the thunderous footsteps of the dinosaurs weContinue reading “Back to the Past”

Not an Aesop Fable

A couple of weeks ago, we discovered two strawberries in a flower garden and an egg (like the kind you would buy in a store) on the other side of the yard, slightly under a bush. Strange? Indeed. How in the world did these items end up in our yard? We quickly ruled out ourContinue reading “Not an Aesop Fable”

Moon over Miami?

Sigh. The moon. So big, so beautiful, so bright. It never fails to appear in the night sky. It is a constant, always there to remind us just how small we humans really are on this planet Earth, in this solar system we call home. The moon has always fascinated me, ever since I firstContinue reading “Moon over Miami?”

Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving

Lawn bowling? It’s for old people, right? Ha! First off, I am “old.” Secondly, it is not just for old people, and wearing white is not a prerequisite. Lawn bowling is for all ages and fashion statements. In fact, in our sixties, my husband and I are among the oldest in the recreational league weContinue reading “Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving”

Second Time Around

In just a couple of days, I will re-retire. What a strange word! Or wait, is it really a word? Or is it something I’ve just conjured up to describe my situation? It doesn’t matter. When it comes right down to it, I am retiring again. Yes, three years ago, I decided to retire afterContinue reading “Second Time Around”

Living in Congruence

Whenever I hear something I find interesting or see something that sparks a creative fire in me, I make a note of it on my phone. I’m sure I’m not alone in this practice. However, sometimes my notes are not all that clear. Half a sentence here, shorthand there, a name. I was looking atContinue reading “Living in Congruence”