On New Years Day, my husband and I attended a showing of The King’s Speech, a movie produced by the British-based Weinstein Company. The film is based on the life of the Duke of York (Albert, known to his family … Continue reading →
This year has been a blessing in many ways, with opportunity to travel and connect with good friends, spending time with family, reading good books, trying out new opportunities (like storytelling at the Ark this summer). family beauty of nature … Continue reading →
In Luke’s gospel (Luke 1), The angel of the Lord visited a young woman named Mary. Gabriel called her “favoured one,” and told her that she would conceive and bear a son. “He will be great, and will be called … Continue reading →
I’ve sung Christmas carols so long that many of them are in my memory. Silent Night, Away in a Manger, O Little Town of Bethlehem, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—all songs I sang since I was a child, then … Continue reading →
A group of us went out to sing carold to shut-ins from our church. We went to a private home and also to one of the long-term care centres in our city. We sang a variety of carols, some we … Continue reading →
I must say November and participating in NaNoWriMo has been an adventure. Today I was telling a fellow writer about a friend who asked me if I would ever write a novel. That was a few years ago. I said … Continue reading →
A fellow blogger shared this video of a suprise event that took place in a mall where she was shopping. Here it is for your enjoyment.
Continue reading →I hit the three quarter mark today on my nanowrimo challenge. I’ve heard from a couple of fellow writers on their progress and have three writing buddies registered, and one who’s doing it in an unofficial capacity. That’s not what … Continue reading →
Today I am reminded again of God’s great love for us, the grace he offers us that means we’re loved without having to earn that love. Here’s a song my daughter learned at a youth conference some years ago. This … Continue reading →
Two fellow Toastmasters and I talked at a local networking event this fall. We were describing Toastmasters to other people at the breakfast meeting. People who didn’t know about the organization. Wayne Kuhn, a real estate agent and long time … Continue reading →
