In a gathering of family or friends or even strangers, you will hear many philosophies about life. Some people will be forward thinkers while others speak out of regret, wishing they’d done things differently. We all have decisions and choices … Continue reading →
Today we celebrate Earth Hour. We’re turning out our lights and turning off power to the computer this evening at 8:30 pm. How about you? As earth’s caretakers, we have not always been wise. I, for one, would like to … Continue reading →
Our family cookbook, published by Gateway Publishing Co, Ltd. Our cookbook came off the press and was shipped last October; we had it in time for our family Christmas dinner in late November. And though most of the books had … Continue reading →
Reflecting on the challenges to fellow humans around the world, in Japan and New Zealand, but also to those enduring difficult times here at home, I am reminded again that there is a God who loves us and is with … Continue reading →
Thanks to her son, Everet, one of the storytellers in our guild made a short video about World Storytelling Day, along with a snippet of her story. Watch Michele Braniff here. Come out to Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener for … Continue reading →
On the Cabot Trail My husband took this photo when we toured Cape Breton last summer. The mist was just lifting from the highlands as he caught this view. Participate in the Saturday Snapshot meme. Link your photo of … Continue reading →
Ruth Stewart-Verger will present Train Tales: Negotiating a Canadian National Railway and more at the Waterloo Region Museum, Kitchener, ON, on Tuesday March 15. Her stories come from her family, some of whom have been involved with the railroad, and … Continue reading →
World Storytelling Day, as the official website states, is a global celebration of the art of storytelling. The intention is to have people share stories with family and friends around them. It might be a guild planning a special event … Continue reading →
I learned about Toastmasters seven years ago while looking ahead to the need to speak professionally. The program has been most helpful to me, and I have enjoyed mentoring new members and seeing people grow in their speaking and leadership … Continue reading →
In this post, I depart from my usual format of reflections. Copyright and the creative and intellectual copy of its creators is important in this time, and has far-reaching implications. Writers organizations, actors, screen writers and artists have made their … Continue reading →
