Only two days ago, Dianne, a friend from my home community died, tragically. She’d been out driving her car on a Sunday afternoon when her vehicle was hit by a drunk driver, a person only three years younger than … Continue reading →
As a very young school girl, in our one-room schoolhouse, I remember looking up at the picture on the wall of a beautiful young woman wearing a tiara. Indeed we sang “God Save the Queen,” said the Lord’s Prayer, … Continue reading →
Carolyn Wilker: Welcome, Grace, to my blog, Storygal, about life, love and gardening. I remember meeting you at a Word Guild gala night at Crossroads in Mississauga when I was a relatively new writer. I have always remembered your humility … Continue reading →
How long will this last? We asked that question two years ago when the first COVID lockdown occurred. At first, with no appointments or meetings, it provided a break from steady routines. But then it stretched out into weeks and … Continue reading →
Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. – Genesis 18:4 NRSV On a hot summer day, as young children, we loved to play under the canopy of our walnut … Continue reading →
Not what you’re thinking. There’s no involvement with crime, though there might be some suspense. My husband loves sticky notes. He puts them on my planner to remind me of his appointments (rather than writing them in my book). And … Continue reading →
I’ve been having fun scrapbooking since early December for our youngest ones in the family. It’s a bit of work too, but enjoyable. I also have my own bigger albums for our family. Getting the photos from the parents, … Continue reading →
Each day on the news, over the past few weeks, we hear of further devastation in the Ukraine. It is disheartening and cruel. Refugees have already made their way to other places. And this week, pleas of the Ukrainian President … Continue reading →
My husband opened the paper one morning in late January and by usual habit, turned to the obituaries. He brought the paper and showed me. At first I saw another name beside his thumb as he held the Record … Continue reading →
Harry’s Trees became known by my friends because I posted about it on Facebook. One in particular, Glynis Belec, suggested taking it to a general market, beyond that of my family. I’d gotten to know Glynis through The Word Guild … Continue reading →
