The light is changing in my part of the world. The days are getting longer, warmer and I am opening gently, like the first blossoming flowers in spring. I’ve watched the changing seasons for many years now, the lines on my face etched like a wrinkled road map, showing all the places I’ve traveled, but …
We all experience pivotal moments in our lives. Moments we cross the threshold of believing a certain way, and suddenly an event occurs in our lives and we are inexplicably changed forever. One such event occurred in my life, four years ago today, on February 28, 2012. I was at my son Harrison’s grade 7 …
Following up to my post which I wrote a few weeks ago on inspiration, (Cinnamon Raisin Bread and Inspiration, or is it the other way around?) I wanted to share a few additional thoughts and also a link to a TED Talk I recently found, which further inspired THIS post. Have you ever wondered where …
As I write this blog post, January is waving goodbye and I can feel the promise of early Spring. A few days ago, I woke to a brighter light, making me strip layers of winter warmth off my body. I felt more invigorated and buoyant saying goodbye to my school bound kids which normally, is …
“Deep quiet encircles, covering us in a soft blanket of endless peace and warmth, but underneath, something is stirring, inspiration is growing and soon it will shine it’s light.” ~Lee Reynolds~ January is still very much with us, with it’s endless cold days and drifts of snow covering our world. We are out almost …
Oh sweet January. In past years, I haven’t embraced it as fully as I am doing this year. Each month seems bittersweet and the days are flying by all too fast for me. I thought I would slow things down a bit and say yes more. Yes, to staying in bed on Saturday mornings, luxuriating …
“Allow Miracles to Happen” Happy New Year dearest friends and family. Today is a new day. Today is the beginning of a new year of endless possibilities. It’s thrilling to contemplate, especially if one is of the mindset of feeling limitless. What is that quote by Goethe? “Whatever you do, or dream you can, …
I’d like to share a story I wrote several years ago. This is the 50th Christmas since my Dad left the earth and it seems like a fitting tribute. This is for you Dad, my shining star and for my mother, who has now joined him and also guides me on my journey. Hope is …
The last month has been busy around the homestead, or rather off the homestead. The little girls had their watching week at ballet. And then there was their first foray on the ice with skating lessons twice a week and I mean literally, on the ice, as that is where they spent the first few …
“Life is a gift”~William Reynolds I love the mysteries in life. I also love the magic that occurs when everything falls perfectly into place and the mystery is revealed and it is NEVER as I thought it would be. At the end of November my sister C had a birthday. Since she lives a long …
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Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. ~Christopher Reeve Welcome…it’s so nice to see you. If you are here on my blog and interested in living a green, sustainable life, a life that leaves the lightest footprint on Mother Earth, then you are probably already living a vegetarian lifestyle. You may even be a vegan. In …
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I just finished writing a blog post about living a sweet life but I’m not immune to the recent terrorist attack in Paris, that occurred on Friday, November 13th, 2015. My first thoughts were fear. I knew my niece N, who moved to London this past year, was in Paris on business. I thought of …
“Not till we are lost, in other words not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations.” ~Henry David Thoreau, quote from Walden~ I’m one of those writers that needs to totally immerse herself in life to have anything …
When I was a little girl, I dreamed I was going to be someone really important someday. I didn’t know if I was going to compose music, write a prize winning novel or teach something meaningful, but the sense of being really special shone within me. As I approach yet another birthday, and also reflect …
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” …
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All summer long I have had a mantra. “With Grace and Ease” let summer unfold.” Now here we are nearing the end and I’m not ready to say good bye. Is it just me, or is saying goodbye hard for you too? Along our life’s path, our …
The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small. ~ Mother Teresa~ On Monday, Aug 31st, we got up early to say goodbye to our son Mitchell….off to University in Victoria Who are your people? Wars and terrible atrocities have shadowed the world since the beginning of …
I’m a big list maker. Ever since I can remember, I have made lists. Everything from the daily chores I want to accomplish, the books I want to read, places I want to travel and things I want to experience. Having laser eye surgery has been on my wish list for years now. Each January, …
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France~ Do you ever wonder about the amazing gifts our pets bestow upon us? I have been pondering this ever since our 13 year old cat, May Ling disappeared 10 days ago. One day she was very much a …
A life without love is like a year without summer. ~Swedish Proverb Spring literally flew by for me with hardly a moment to think, let alone time to reflect and write a blog post. I missed you all though. I started working at my gardening gig on Earth’s day, April 22nd. An appropriate day to …
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – ~By Emily Dickinson~ Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard – And sore must be the storm …
Will contemplating life above the world As I was helping Will get ready for kindergarten this morning, he was sharing a lot of his wisdom with me. He was telling me about what some of the kids in kindergarten believe regarding where they go after they die. When they have time to talk about such …
Welcome! Spring is here and our de-cluttering project is still in full swing. We have a garage piled with things slated for our upcoming garage sale. If anyone were to drive by when our garage door is open they would think we were hoarders! We still have a few areas to comb through; our camping …
“The simple things in life hold our best memories.” We eat a lot of pancakes in our house. Well, truth be told we also eat a lot of waffles and french toast too. My kid’s favourite thing is to have breakfast for dinner, so if my husband is out of town, I try to brighten …
What does being a mom and brownies have in common? They are both SWEET! Today is my first born daughter’s birthday. Her 25th Birthday to be exact. Happy Birthday Alyssa Rae! 25 Years ago I became a mom. Alyssa Rae at 6 months….pull out the camera and she smiles The road to motherhood started out …