Monday we celebrated Thanksgiving here in Canada, and I had full intentions on sitting down and writing at some point over the long weekend. But, as is my habit, I bit off a little more than I could chew and found myself trying to cram in more tasks than I had hours. So here we … Continue reading Thanksgiving (Better late than never)
A few days ago a friend stopped by and gave me a bag of apples she had just picked - she had more than she needed and knew I would have use for them. Then yesterday my mother asked if I could help her pick apples at my grandmother's today. We picked what we could reach, … Continue reading Unexpected Blessings
I was reminded again this week of the necessity of seizing the moment because you never know when a situation will change and the moment will be gone forever. My example was not monumental – it was an old farmhouse that stood as a sentry near the end of the road I grew up on. … Continue reading Saying Good-bye to a Little Piece of History
September, you are heartily welcomed. While all seasons have their good points, autumn, by far, is my favourite. And yes, I know it isn't technically autumn yet but here on the Atlantic coast of Canada there is a change in the air. I noticed this morning when I stepped outside a definite coolness to the … Continue reading Ahh, September
What is it about us as humans that we tend to push things off for another day? (Or maybe I'm unjustly lumping all of you in with my own short-comings.) The saying "don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today" has been oft-repeated to me all my life, and even in spite of … Continue reading Why oh why is it so easy to procrastinate?
It seems sometimes that I am always running to catch up with life. Work, home, school, trying to live a healthy lifestyle - next thing I know months have passed by. What have they been filled with? Did I stop to capture a memory in my mind or savour that cup of coffee amidst all … Continue reading Making Time
Life's Simple Pleasures 