The sunlight squeezing its way through the forest canopy, the silence interrupted only by the sound of rushing water or birds flitting about seeking insects, so many shades of soothing green and earthy brown, the scent of wet cedar, and… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
write a letter
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m an advocate for writing letters. In fact, I don’t care if it’s typed — though it’s a more fulfilling experience to write by hand. But if typing is your thing, then just do it…. Read more
A Story
moments of joy
A friend who lets you know they’re thinking of you. Words of true friendship always bring joy. A silly five year old Australian Shepherd who continually makes me smile. The sheer pleasure of spending time in the forest. Scanning some… Read more
General
running into 2021
Remember when I wrote that my plan was to, “bounce gleefully into 2021.” Well, bouncing and running are related, at least in terms of the rate of forward motion. I heard this poem read on a CBC program and it… Read more
General
looking up
2020 wasn’t all bad. I discovered I have a brother.And we were interviewed on CBC Radio. And earlier in the year a niece we didn’t know about has also been welcomed into the family fold! Between personal emails, Flickr, Instagram,… Read more
General
last days of the year
Who’s ready to bring in a brand new year? It’s been a roller coaster of a ride this year, but we are at the head of the line-up for the new year. This gives us a chance to reflect and… Read more
A Story
Christmas was
Christmas was different during this pandemic year but it was full of all kinds of delights and pleasures. It’s all really about attitude and we all have so much to be grateful for. Leading up to Christmas, I love all… Read more
A Story
first snow
Big, fat, fluffy flakes. A curtain of them, falling so softly and nearly silent. The air imbued with a mix of fragrance both briny and petrichor. Before long, everything was laden with a heavy blanket of snow. That was yesterday…. Read more