We’ll be attending a memorial service this evening for my Aunt Bea. She died earlier this week of lung cancer that had spread to her liver before she was even diagnosed. It’s been an uncomfortable last few months for her, … Continue reading →
May 13, 2010 Mother’s Day this year involved a family gathering with my siblings and their families, anyone who was able to make it on short notice. We gathered for a pot luck dinner at my sister’s home, in consideration … Continue reading →
May 6, 2010. Successful launch in Kitchener Rain changed to sun and hopes for a good attendance were realized on Saturday afternoon for the Kitchener launch of Grandmothers’ Necklace at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church on Woodhaven Road. People came from … Continue reading →
Tomorrow—May 1st— the Kitchener launch of Grandmothers’ Necklace at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, 236 Woodhaven Road, Kitchener ON. Map here. The launch runs from 2-4pm, with readings by local contributors during the first hour, then refreshments provided by Omas Siskona, … Continue reading →
I’ve just finished reading another book by author, speaker and columnist Phil Callaway. This is not a commercial, but a whole-hearted and warm thank you to him for sharing his life experiences, offering hope and humour in an often challenging … Continue reading →
Daffodils The flowers are blooming, especially the daffodils. My husband noticed how they seem poised to look in every direction. I hadn’t really thought of that before. The hyacinths and narcissus [shown last post about gardening] are past their prime … Continue reading →
A fellow editor, who also happens to be a good writer and serious environmentalist, is also a talented photographer. From time to time, Paul shares those photos with us. This week, he posted new photos on his blog. Signs of … Continue reading →
April 2, 2010. I love spring! After the long winter sleep, plants come back to life. I check my garden nearly every day to see what is sprouting, what is making its reappearance. The daffodils make me smile. They remind … Continue reading →
Organizing a book launch is a new and interesting experience. It’s an opportunity to tell many people about a book that I’m excited about. The book is full of stories and poems from over 61 professional and gifted writers who … Continue reading →
Imagine that you’re a grandmother having to raise four or more grandchildren on what little income you have. How will you feed and clothe them? Pay their tuition for school? That’s the position of sub-Saharan grandmothers who are raising their … Continue reading →
