Saturday Snapshots– Growing up on a farm
Here, Kitty. Always pets around, but not in the house Dad on the tractor My sister Mary … Continue reading →
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Scenes of Summer
The cardinal rests too. Have you seen a Canada goose shake the water from its wings? Butterfly resting on the tree trunk Slow down, enjoy summer and rejuvenate. photos © Carolyn Wilker
Continue reading →A one-handed cook?
What is it with retailers selling one oven mitt at a time? Except for the Amish woman at the market from whom I bought my last set of oven mitts, they seem to be priced per mitt everywhere I go. … Continue reading →
Book launch this evening–Big Ideas for the Big Stage
This evening, in Toronto, authors and friends will attend the launch of Big Ideas for the Big Stage. The book features 13 authors of The Speaker’s Think Tank, with foreword by Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking. This … Continue reading →
Canadian Writers Who Are Christian
Once a month I post at The Word Guild Authors Blog, Canadian Writers Who Are Christian. This past week a student from my writing class died, and so I dedicated today’s column to Ben Kroeker. Go here to read “Remembering … Continue reading →
Canadian Writers Who Are Christian
As a published author and professional member of The Word Guild, I blog once a month at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian. Please go here for today’s post, titled “Weekend Retreat.” While you’re on that site, you may enjoy … Continue reading →
Simply Brilliant Marketing
I digress today from my usual blog posts to share something that could be of value to you, my readers. There’s always more to be learned about running a business, and if you’re like me, it’s refreshing to get a … Continue reading →
The Promise of Home by Rose McCormick Brandon
I’ve been reading the blog, The Promise of Home, kept by fellow writer, Rose McCormich Brandon. I remembered a story about a fellow who worked on my grandparents’ farm when my mother was growing up. He too was a home … Continue reading →
Team Nova Scotia–All the way to St. Albert in 2012
After learning about Special Olympics some years ago, I volunteered at an event in Kitchener, Ontario, and have since become more aware of the opportunities available to the “special athletes” who take part. Knowing someone who took part in the … Continue reading →
Update on Mat Project for Haiti – Part 1
(Above) Milk Bag mat made by Norman Yost. Photo by Violet Ropp Updates and News from Northwest Haiti Christian Mission Canada In February 2010, I wrote my first blog piece on recycling milk bags for the project Mats for … Continue reading →