I’m a long-standing member of the Energetics Toastmasters of Kitchener-Waterloo, and as we were planning our holidays in the Grandview Resort in the Kawartha Lakes region, I thought, I wonder what Toastmasters clubs are in the area. A google search … Continue reading →
The first Saturday we were away was also the opening of the Lakefield Literary Festival, which my granddaughters shortened to the Festival. We planned to attend the Children’s time that was held at the Cenotaph Park, near the town’s library. … Continue reading →
Over a week ago we were in the middle of our holidays in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario. Being 2 1/2 hours away by car is different from flying to a far-flung island, but it was a good … Continue reading →
“How often do we fail to take-in, or even notice, the good moments of our lives?” -Renate Donnovan The biggest headlines in the newspaper is usually about bad stuff happening to people, while the good news often takes a back … Continue reading →
It`s rainy today but my flowers in the beds around my yard still brighten the place. Here`s a peek at what`s growing strong. carnations in variegated pink and white gaillardia and coral bells Daisies … Continue reading →
This past week while I was at Write Canada in Toronto, I posted my latest blog piece for Canadian Writers Who are Christian. It was a busy several days on faculty, both teaching and learning. Here’s my piece: I’ve always … Continue reading →
My husband and I were out in the garden tonight. We lifted the netting on our raised beds so I could weed around our growing plants. Here are the tomatoes and a few of the basil plants. Our grandchildren like … Continue reading →
That rain we had for an entire weekend really gave the gardens a boost. Seeds sprouted and plants grew taller. The basil seedlings left over after I put in my raised garden were pretty small so I cut the bottoms … Continue reading →
This morning I looked out the window into a fresh new day and saw the evidence of all the rain on the weekend. Roofs washed clean, the grass already looking greener and the plants standing up tall. And the sun … Continue reading →
Friday was the day, like “X marks the spot” on a calendar. The day, rather the evening, that my older two granddaughters would help me plant the garden. We had a conversation weeks ago about what we would plant and … Continue reading →
