A friend of mine has been keeping in touch with an Amish girl who attended our one-room schoolhouse. Gayleen and Rachel have been writing to each other at Christmas for many years now. They have visited several times over the … Continue reading →
This spring, I along with twenty some other women enjoyed a weekend retreat at Camp Edgewood, one of the several camps operated by the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. This year was the 25th anniversary of … Continue reading →
We’ll be attending a memorial service this evening for my Aunt Bea. She died earlier this week of lung cancer that had spread to her liver before she was even diagnosed. It’s been an uncomfortable last few months for her, … Continue reading →
May 13, 2010 Mother’s Day this year involved a family gathering with my siblings and their families, anyone who was able to make it on short notice. We gathered for a pot luck dinner at my sister’s home, in consideration … Continue reading →
I’ve just finished reading another book by author, speaker and columnist Phil Callaway. This is not a commercial, but a whole-hearted and warm thank you to him for sharing his life experiences, offering hope and humour in an often challenging … Continue reading →
Daffodils The flowers are blooming, especially the daffodils. My husband noticed how they seem poised to look in every direction. I hadn’t really thought of that before. The hyacinths and narcissus [shown last post about gardening] are past their prime … Continue reading →
A fellow editor, who also happens to be a good writer and serious environmentalist, is also a talented photographer. From time to time, Paul shares those photos with us. This week, he posted new photos on his blog. Signs of … Continue reading →
April 2, 2010. I love spring! After the long winter sleep, plants come back to life. I check my garden nearly every day to see what is sprouting, what is making its reappearance. The daffodils make me smile. They remind … Continue reading →
Today, as I stop to reflect on what I hope to achieve, I also ponder my accomplishments in the past weeks and months. I am also reminded that I am not alone in my accomplishments. Neither am I alone in … Continue reading →
March 5, 2010. On checking my email this morning, I saw that a fellow editor had sent a link to an online news article regarding the 2010 budget. I was curious in what way Canada was going to catch up … Continue reading →
