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Friday mélange
Did you know that the collective noun for ladybugs is called a loveliness — A loveliness of ladybugs. That opening sentence is an indicator of what to expect in this post. A little of this; a little of that; and… Read more
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Canada Day 2020 (pandemic version)
Canada Day 2020. Unlike how the USA, our southern neighbour, spends their July 4th, we Canadians are less bombastic in how we celebrate. And then, there’s the pandemic. So even us mild-mannered, overly apologetic, Canadians are bemoaning any real in–person… Read more
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Listen — do you hear the whispering?
Listen. Listen closely … yes, that’s the rain and leaves whispering to each other. Ever since I was a little girl I’ve loved rain. There is a specific kind of rain that warms my cockles. It’s the steady, light as… Read more
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gathering of people who do life together
Making human connections. That definitely does not translate to checking “likes” or sharing memes on social media. Human connection happens usually in person, but it can occur in a phone call if distance is an issue. Conversation in the old-fashioned… Read more
A Story, General
Gift from a neighbour
Even before the doorbell rang, through the side window, I could see someone holding flowers. Our neighbour from across the street, dressed in paint-splattered coveralls was holding a fresh bouquet of peonies. I thanked him profusely, being the demonstrative (silly)… Read more
A Story, General
brain gymnastics
Impossible. That is what I first told myself when I attempted to learn the 13th, 14th, and 15th bars of a beautiful piece of piano created by Ludovico Einaudi. When a person watches an experienced pianist play his music, it… Read more
A Little Beauty
A little beauty every day
My mom always said, “Be kind.” She also said that being kind makes you beautiful. {Those of you who follow me on Twitter will realize this is a duplicate. Since lately there is so much angst on Twitter and I… Read more
