On a Day Such as This

  I had readied myself for a walk outdoors when I got the reminder that this is deadline day for the church newsletter, so I figured I’d think of something as I walked. The sun was out. How could I … Continue reading →

After Christmas Day-For the Birds

  Remember that snow we had just prior to Christmas? Schools closed, buses cancelled and many programs not running. Waiting for the big storm that came. We had a good deal of snow in some areas of Ontario, more I … Continue reading →

Christmas is Coming and so is the snow

Winter has arrived, officially. We’re one day past the shortest day of the year in our northern hemisphere. Days have  gradually gotten shorter and now they will begin to lengthen. And the darkness still seems long, but that will change … Continue reading →

When Christmas is Coming

  Christmas offers many opportunities, new and traditional, to do things together. This year the local Sheridan Nursery offered an activity for children, Making a Grinch Tree, as part of the Little Diggers Club. Two of my younger grands enjoyed … Continue reading →

Advent Begins

The trees are up in the stores, lights flicker from them, and all seems magical. And there’s still time until Christmas. I’m not sure how you feel about the décor starting this early. It may have something to do with … Continue reading →

Part Two of the Bus Trip

  On our bus trip, October 1st, we’d already been to Mountain Oak Cheese, the Udderly Ridiculous Farm, and also to the chocolate shop in Woodstock, Habitual Chocolate. We had our treats stashed to take home and were on our … Continue reading →

Bumps in the Road

A long-awaited family gathering for photos, cancelled due to illness. Savings for a holiday rechannelled into necessary repairs because of hurricane or tornado damage. We’re going along nicely with a goal in mind then something happens to change it all. … Continue reading →