Mary Mary quite contrary,how does your garden grow?With silver bells and cockleshellsand pretty maids all in a row. Every year when I attempt to plant a garden, this old nursery rhyme plays on repeat in the dark recesses of my mind. And of course, we all know that these historic nursery rhymes are ripe withContinue reading “How does your garden grow?”
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Say It Like You Mean It
I came across an interesting book: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. It’s authored by Anglo-Irish poet David Whyte and published in December of 2014. (Do you realize that was 11 years ago?) Consolations is a book of fifty-two short essays, each featuring a specific word and arranged in alphabetical order. TopicsContinue reading “Say It Like You Mean It”
Seeking Discomfort? It’s a good thing.
The other day I went for coffee with my friend Carla. I admired her sage-green sweatshirt and commented on the words printed on the front: seek discomfort. I didn’t know this, but there is a whole philosophy based on the phrase. Seek Discomfort was formed in 2018 by the founders of the YouTube channel YesContinue reading “Seeking Discomfort? It’s a good thing.”
A little inspiration goes a long way
Well, here we are at the start of another new year. 2025. Wow! It sounds futuristic, doesn’t it? Yet here we are. Some of us sailed through 2024 unscathed. Others not so much. Most importantly, the lessons we learned in the last 12 months are helping us to forge ahead and make the best ofContinue reading “A little inspiration goes a long way”
Scrolling Through Life
What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Do you stretch and thank your higher power for giving you another day? Do you meditate? Or do you grab your phone first? Do you check what happened in the world while you slept the night away? British podcaster and life coach Jay ShettyContinue reading “Scrolling Through Life”
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.”
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”
To Toss or not to toss
After doing some painting in our house, I stared at the bare walls and debated which photos to hang. You see, before painting, the walls were cluttered with framed family photos and other art. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to re-hang all the family photos. My 30-year-old son suggested I just toss them. “NoContinue reading “To Toss or not to toss”
Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0
I was listening to a radio call-in show the other day. The topic was “How is your holiday spirit?” Not surprisingly, most callers (and those who emailed in) said their Christmas spirit was low compared to other years. Some were hoping that once they put the tree up, that would change. Some said they wereContinue reading “Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0”
Wanderings Art 