Autumn is a bit of a contradiction. On one hand, autumn is a beginning with children returning to school; young adults beginning their college year; yet it is a season transitioning to the end of summer’s heat and flourishing blooms… Read more
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a lifetime isn’t long enough
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Autumn creeps in, and the leaves become flames, all by themselves. Embracing one of Anna Akhmatova’s thoughts, I came up with my own interpretation reflecting a personal reality: By day, the neighbour’s winding driveway breathes out jasmine’s… Read more
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let’s start there
“My grandma used to tell me that we should love people and like things. She said loving things was the biggest possible waste of love she could imagine. People need love. Things don’t. Let’s start there Good AM everyone!” This… Read more
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what brings joy
“Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” – – Chuck Palahniuk That is how I have lived nearly my entire life. So, after moving (two years… Read more
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Oh, Canada
What does it mean to be Canadian? On this July 1st Canada Day, thanks to listening to CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada’s national public broadcaster), a conversation this morning had me truly asking myself that question. Although I’ve always been… Read more
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Saturday thoughts
‘… and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.’ — Ruskin Bond wrote that He also wrote, “Live close to nature and your spirit will not be easily broken, for you learn something of patience… Read more
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Summer Solstice letter
So here it is — the summer solstice. For weeks I’ve had event-after-event to deal with. What with the dreaded piano recital (story yet to be shared), arrangements being made for the upcoming move, sorting and packing well under way,… Read more
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Sweet Pea
So where is Sweet Pea you ask? Well, that’s one of Heidi’s most commonly used (by us) nicknames. I don’t think she knows the difference — she comes to either name. It never fails, with every single pet I’ve ever… Read more
