Canadian Canoe Museum –Part 2
As mentioned in Part 1 of Canadian Canoe Museum, there’s so much to see and learn here that one could spend most of a day here. This sign says, in part, Missionaries, beginning with the Jesuits in … Continue reading →
Category Archives: books
A drive to Lakefield, Ontario
In mid-July when we were in Kawartha Lakes area on vacation, we heard the radio announcer report about the Lakefield Literary Festival. What we didn’t know then was that the event was already happening. Our son-in-law Dave suggested that … Continue reading →
More of our visit to Lang Pioneer Village
Truly, one can spend a whole day at this village and still come away wanting to know more. The Menie General Store in Lang Pioneer Village has a little bit of everything. The building also served as the local post … Continue reading →
Conferences coming up– for writers and editors
Some of my best learning experiences as a new and then more experienced writer have come from conferences or happened there. Aha moments and meeting other writers who, like me, had much to learn yet. While I was initially … Continue reading →
Starting Late
Today I blogged over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian, as I do once a month. At this blog, fellow authors, members of The Word Guild, explore their writing life and open a window for you into God’s world and … Continue reading →
Remembering The Story Barn
The Story Barn as it was, the bookshelves full of resources, the angel. Photo credit: Mary-Eileen McClear Last evening at Stories Aloud, my reflection was on stories, what they mean for us, what they do for us as listeners. … Continue reading →
Storytelling–Carolyn R. Wilker
Today I posted over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian. Read about books, reading and storytelling. While storytellers know the story and tell from the heart, books are another form of storytelling, especially fiction and creative nonfiction. Stories grab our … Continue reading →
Black History Month–Maranatha– Part 2
The chicken was delicious. Everything was good. Over the yummy Caribbean lunch, we talked with people at our table, several who are members of Maranatha. Dana and her husband, from Toronto, were guests of a member. Dana asked how we, … Continue reading →
World Storytelling Day
The World Storytelling Day is a “global celebration of the art of oral storytelling.” On this day, March 20th for the northern hemisphere, as many people as possible share their stories with others. The sharing can happen around a table … Continue reading →
I Want to Write a Book– for those who think it’s easy
I’ve heard people say, “When I am retired, I’ll write my memoirs” or “When my children are grown, I’ll find time to write a book.” Some wait and they do write, but often it never happens. As if it were … Continue reading →