“What are life weeds? All of the unwanted things that creep into our lives and before we know it they have choked the life out of the things that actually do matter.” — Heather Longhurst With that thought, fill your… Read more
General
savouring simplicity
“Keep creating new windows from which to look at your world.” — Don Shapro Contentment comes in many forms for many people. It’s as elusive as a feral cat, and best not to pursue it. If we keep very still… Read more
A Story
victory garden
“What would life be without homegrown tomatoes?” There’s never been a better time to enjoy the calm of green spaces. As the Chinese proverb goes, Life begins the day you start a garden. During both World Wars, governments world-wide encouraged people to… Read more
General
Turning to art and making
“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
Blowin’ in the Wind
Seems I’ve been doing a lot of that lately — blowin’ in the wind. Along the way, I’ve settled here and there. Read a great novel that I highly recommend (Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay); been cooking up some soups… Read more