Contrasts
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus by waving palm branches, as the people did in Jesus’ time. Not long before the tide turned and he was arrested. 12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival … Continue reading →
Category Archives: books
Well-worn as your favourite shoes?
I searched for inspiration for my piece this month and found this 2021 post titled Love Your Bible Enough to Wear it Out by Rose McCormick Brandon. “Everyone has them – a pair of scruffy shoes that should be thrown … Continue reading →
New in my website bookstore
My newest poetry collection is now in my website bookstore. Selected Poems shows the seasons of nature and of life through free verse, while also acknowledging memory and wonder. We all need wonder. Here’s a sample from poem “Poet … Continue reading →
Author Afternoons– starting soon!
Beginning next Saturday, Author Afternoons in Waterloo at the Waterloo Visitor Centre, 10 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. Just down from the Recreation Centre. I have it here in both jpg and pdf. Click on the poster or the … Continue reading →
A 40th celebration for WordsWorth Books of Waterloo
May was a month of celebration for WordsWorth Books in Waterloo, having reached a milestone of 40 years in business. And May 11th they celebrated in the store with many faithful patrons. Also in attendance were past owners, … Continue reading →
Planting Season
May, the month when even more life springs from the ground. Plants at rest in the winter are refreshed and ready to provide beauty and shade. Late April my tulip and narcissus bulbs sent up stalks and leaves and … Continue reading →
Reading on Radio
Several weeks ago, I represented KW Writers Alliance on CKMS FM radio 102.7 for a program some creative person initiated. The program is called Reader’s Delight. It’s aired every fourth Sunday afternoon from 1-2 p.m. Since I responded early, … Continue reading →
Interview with Marcia Laycock- Author of Merrigold’s Very Best Home
Intrigued by a new children’s book by an author I had read before, I asked author Marcia Laycock for an interview which she gladly accepted. We set a date and had a great interview. Carolyn Wilker: Hello Marcia, Thank … Continue reading →
On a Day Such as This
I had readied myself for a walk outdoors when I got the reminder that this is deadline day for the church newsletter, so I figured I’d think of something as I walked. The sun was out. How could I … Continue reading →
Upcoming Events
and Books Books I will have with me, and hand-painted bookmarks
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