From my writer’s notebook
It hasn’t always been my practice to carry a notebook, but since I’ve begun to write, I make sure that I take along a small notebook or a few pieces of paper, and at least one good pen to … Continue reading →
District 86 Toastmasters Fall conference
In July, I completed a proposal for a workshop for the fall Toastmasters District 86 conference in November. It seemed a long time until the conference, but these things must be done ahead of time to give the organizers time … Continue reading →
And the weather changes– again
Sunday morning we woke to snow and today the snow is still there. The tree branches were coated and snow lay in the hollows between the branches too. And snow lay on the ground, staying this time instead of snowflakes … Continue reading →
Last flowers to bloom
I’ve been meaning to do this for days and today I finally got to it. Taking photos of the last flowers of summer. Most everything else has died off or was looking a bit droopy, although there are still a … Continue reading →
Beyond our resources
This morning I posted to The Word Guild professional blog, Canadian Authors who are Christian, as I do once a month. Today, being Remembrance Day, I wonder how many of the returning or wounded soldiers relied on resources beyond them … Continue reading →
Coming soon– District 86 Fall Toastmasters Fall conference
You haven’t heard from me in a bit, but I’ve been as busy as ever. Sometimes speaking, one day of election work, and getting ready for a big presentation and still writing and editing. Next weekend, I and many other … Continue reading →
Giving Thanks
This evening I contributed to Canadian Writers Who Are Christian, as I do once a month. Today, because it’s Thanksgiving weekend, I wrote about giving thanks. Not just for a vast array of things, but for those who produce food … Continue reading →
Encouragement
Today’s post is a bit different from most in that I want to share some good news. You may be sad that summer is sliding away so quickly and the cool air of autumn is here, or you may, like … Continue reading →
How many butterflies are there?
Birds at the conservatory too Saturday of our holiday week with my east-coast friend we went to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Because it was a bright sunny day outdoors and the light shines in through the conservatory roof, the butterflies … Continue reading →
From one holiday to another
We had a vacation week in July in the Kawartha Lake area, but we had another mini holiday this past week when a dear friend from Nova Scotia came to spend a week with us. We’ve been pondering for weeks … Continue reading →