Happiness is a son who shows his mom how much he loves her. Thank you to my dear son who, despite living in another province, made Mother’s Day special for me yesterday and again first thing this morning! Love to… Read more
A Little Beauty
Simple Sunday Gratitude
You don’t have to move mountains. Simply fall in love with life. Be a tornado of happiness, gratitude, and acceptance. You will change the world just by being a warm, kind hearted human being. Anita Krizzan When the world is… Read more
A Little Beauty
The little miracle of Trillium
Walking in the forest at this time of year brings us in proximity with little miracles. One such miracle is the Trillium. Farragut State Park recently posted this information about the trillium and I felt it was well worth sharing…. Read more
A Story
Good Old Elbow Grease Good for the Environment
Something a little different today. Since yesterday was Earth Day and, in my life, every day is Earth Day, I’m sharing an article I wrote when I was a columnist for the Peace Country Sun newspaper. It appeared in my… Read more
A Story
from Alberta to Vancouver Island
Recently, a friend from Alberta came to spend a few days with us. Her daughters came up with this great idea as a gift for Christmas 2023. She hasn’t been here at all since we moved in 2011 (and not… Read more
A Story
It’s a treat
Most often when we refer to a treat, our mind immediately goes to food particularly something that may be sweet or decadent (like my homemade dairy-free chocolate & nut covered oatmeal cups). But a treat is also an event or… Read more
General, Photography Project
Year of the Square
Whether it’s cool to be square — or not — I’m doing it anyway. In an effort to get back to photographing more (and posting here on my website), I’ve decided to take on a photo project. You guessed it…. Read more
General
Leaving Stagnation behind
There are moments in life when we are reminded that we are unfinished, that the story we have been telling ourselves about who we are and where our life leads is yet unwritten. Such moments come most readily at the… Read more