In the Christian church, we mark Advent before celebrating Christmas. It’s a time of preparation of our minds and hearts for the birth of the Christ Child. As I think on the journey of Mary and Joseph to their destination … Continue reading →
We’re past harvest, so now I invite you to think beyond to where we are in this time and place. Not just with Christmas trees in many of the stores, or ads about presents to give. Consider what difference you … Continue reading →
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 →
I first learned about storytelling from a teller in Ontario named Mary-Eileen McClear. It took me a little while to actually make it out to the Story Barn in Baden. After telling a story or two at our Toastmasters meeting, … Continue reading →
A Perfect Christmas? The star, the angels, and the shepherds — that’s the scene I think of when I picture the birth of the Saviour, Jesus. A tiny baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, with animals in … Continue reading →
Memories of an Earlier November While we hold the terrors going on in another land in one part of our mind, and pray for others, we also are moving into a new season here in Canada. We pull out our … Continue reading →
This year at the hometown Tavistock Fall Fair, there was much to see and do as usual. With some new twists. You had to be there to know. A family movie on Friday evening brought in families. Face painter … Continue reading →
Our Storytellers’ Guild is preparing a concert for this event that takes place each spring. That concert is by invitation, but anyone can celebrate on March 20th. It can take place in your home and family gathering by sharing … Continue reading →
