I grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario. In winter we had plenty of snow. Banks of it in our yard, in the lane and along the road– and a long laneway to the road. Here’s my father blowing … Continue reading →
I recently bought the book O Canada by Chicken Soup for the Soul. I found a few writers whom I know, members of The Word Guild, Canadian writers who are Christian. Canadian writers identify what makes Canada their home and … Continue reading →
Our creche with stone figurines Christmas Day 2010- Granddaughter enjoying the family celebration To participate in the Saturday Snapshot meme post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken. Photos can be old or … Continue reading →
A beautiful but simple set of creche figures made of stone, along with a wooden shelter, that I purchased one year at the One of a Kind Craft Show. Now that we have frequent visits from small ones, the creche … Continue reading →
We’ve been doing some decorating at home, ripping up old carpet and laying new flooring—laminate that’s easier to keep clean. Then came the choice of paint colour, something a little more modern that goes with our flooring in the kitchen, … Continue reading →
Once a month I blog over at Canadian Authors Who are Christian. While you’re there, bookmark the site and read more of our authors’ posts. We post each weekday, except for holidays. You’ll find a wide variety of stories. My … Continue reading →
Waterloo Region Museum: Immigrants coming to Canada trunks used trunks, boxes, baskets to bring everything they’d need. A friend told me once about when she was a child and her family was moving to England that she was allowed to … Continue reading →
Sunday, November 27th was the last day of the fall conference. My fellow Toastmaster and I enjoyed our breakfast at the Woodfield B & B and chatted with our hostess. We learned more about that 130-year-old house and its history. … Continue reading →
Saturday at the conference is for opening ceremonies, workshops, the Communication and Leadership Luncheon, and the Humorous Speech contest, all before the District Governor’s Ball. Keith Stoltz, in his workshop, Improving your club with Improv, took us through group and … Continue reading →
How many Toastmasters does it take to make a good conference? The more the better. While I don`t know exact numbers, I do know that the whole lot of us filled Salon C, D and E for the Friday Fun … Continue reading →
