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”
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Better late than never
We all have that one friend (or possibly two) who is constantly late. Late for coffee, late for dinner, late for appointments. They don’t do it intentionally; it just seems to happen. I hate being late for things. To me, it shows a lack of respect for the other person’s time. One day, on myContinue reading “Better late than never”
Don’t get scammed!
We had a major snowstorm the other day. We’re talking close to 30 cm in a few hours. Streets were impassable, and although city crews did get out quickly and clear the main roads, residential areas were a nightmare for days. The next thing I knew, I was getting texts from delivery companies informing meContinue reading “Don’t get scammed!”
My Inner Hag
“Our journey through the second half of life is above all a psychospiritual journey. It’s a time for what Carl Jung called ‘individuation’ – the process by which each of us becomes more whole, and fully embodies the unique gift which we bring to this world, at this time.” These are the words of Dr.Continue reading “My Inner Hag”
A New Year, New Possibilities
Wow. The 2000s still sound like a sci-fi movie to me. I have Zager and Evans to thank for that! In the Year 2525, released in 1968, it predicts the end of the world and warns of the dangers of technology, medical exploitation, and, basically, greed, corruption, and power struggles. Their words, as pessimistic andContinue reading “A New Year, New Possibilities”
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”
A wake-up call
I was having a great game. Things were going my way; my shots were landing where I wanted. Suddenly, I felt a “twaaaang” around my right hip. What the heck was that? Oh well, the adrenalin surged, and I kept playing. The strange sensation was forgotten, and I finished the game. Just before the nextContinue reading “A wake-up call”
Helping the homeless: a mission of love
As I sip on my steaming cup of morning coffee, I appreciate the beautiful November weather. It’s mid-month, we don’t have snow, and temperatures are a few degrees above zero. But it’s chilly, and the harsh wind is a reminder that soon those temperatures will drop and the snow will come. My heart goes outContinue reading “Helping the homeless: a mission of love”
And the veil lifts
As the dark of night slowly descended upon the earth, the veil between life and death began to flicker, casting forth shadows that danced around the forest trees. A soft humming could be heard in the autumn air, and calmness settled over those gathered in the clearing, waiting to be reunited with loved ones goneContinue reading “And the veil lifts”
One stitch at a time
A couple weeks ago, on a warm autumn afternoon, I spent a few hours helping sort, tag, and bag more than 300 hand-knit or crocheted blankets and about 200 toys—all for kittens. Say what? You heard me, for kittens. I recently became a volunteer with Knittins for Kittins (K4K), a non-profit organization whose members createContinue reading “One stitch at a time”
Wanderings Art 