An elderly man who walks past everyday, was practically trotting through the snow headed to his usual spot at the end of Johnson on the hem of the Salish Sea. It was still early though not long after daylight broke… Read more
A Story, Letter & Note Writing
hand written letters
Instead of buying gifts, what could we ‘give’ someone that is meaningful [to you and to them] and not some trite item we buy at a store? The other day on one of my favourite CBC Radio programs, Now… Read more
General
and all at once
“… and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” — Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde Autumn always delivers itself with its golden light, hanging low. Shadows lengthen. The mornings darker, awakening with a chill. Sweaters reappear, insulating us from the transitioning… Read more
A Story, General
A table full of friends
It’s a wonderful time when you sit down around the table for dinner and discuss life. No matter where you are, it gives the semblance of normalcy to my crazy world. — Melina Kanakaredes Do you entertain? I mean, invite… Read more
A Story, General
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
A Story, General
I really enjoyed chatting with you
“What a beautiful dog!” the elderly gentleman called out from his car. As he drew to a halt in the middle of the residential road, it was obvious this was a cue hoping I’d approach. “Thank you,” I responded as… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
it comes on unexpectedly
HAPPINESS So early it’s still almost dark out. I’m near the window with coffee, and the usual early morning stuff that passes for thought. When I see the boy and his friend walking up the road to deliver the newspaper…. Read more
