Tag Archives: nature

A bird in the hand is worth…

Posted on January 26, 2019 by bloomingreverend

On a sunny September weekend I held a tiny bird in my hand. Months later I’m still thinking about it. In my new role as the Director at Crieff Hills Retreat Center I get to do all kind of fun … Continue reading →

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Advent 4/Christmas: Listen for Laughter

Posted on December 24, 2017 by bloomingreverend

I love being up early in the morning. My children, all home for Christmas, do not. Now that we are in a smaller house, it’s hard to be quiet at 7am when I’m ready to get on with my day. … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: A season for a saunter

Posted on December 3, 2017 by bloomingreverend

This week I visited the home of a couple who have just moved to the country. The house is as comfortable as it is beautiful. It has plenty of places to bask in sunshine, curl up with a good book or … Continue reading →

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Casa Loma: A place of beauty, history, and Pokemon Go

Posted on September 5, 2016 by bloomingreverend

OK, I admit it. I got sucked into playing Pokemon Go this summer. Actually, it was all very professional: as soon as I heard that churches were somehow involved, I had to try it for myself. I started with an … Continue reading →

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I didn’t think it was possible, but camp just got even better

Posted on August 10, 2016 by bloomingreverend

I love camp. It’s where I found spiritual nurture, physical challenge and a love for God’s creation when I was a child. I even met my husband there when we were teeangers. So it only makes sense that my children … Continue reading →

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Quetico: Hard work and a surprising payoff

Posted on September 15, 2015 by bloomingreverend

This summer, I had the blessing of quite literally getting away from it all. We journeyed to northern Ontario, past Thunder Bay and into Quetico Provincial Park, a remote and beautiful wilderness. But first came the hard work of getting ready. There … Continue reading →

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Homewood Health:

Posted on July 13, 2015 by bloomingreverend

Recently, I offered a pastoral visit at the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph. Although I was disappointed that someone in my community needed their services, I was delighted to have an opportunity to admire the healing space they have created on … Continue reading →

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Chosen ones: Greening Sacred Spaces

Posted on June 15, 2015 by bloomingreverend

What fun! The congregation where I serve was awarded a 2015 Greening Sacred Spaces Award (South Halton Peel Chapter). The best part wasn’t winning, though. It was enjoying an incredible summer evening at Joshua Creek Heritage Heritage Art Centre. The event was … Continue reading →

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If you go down in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bloomingreverend

Last week when I took Minnie for our early morning walk on the wooded walking trails I got more than I bargained for: we came nose to nose with grey coyotes. Well, maybe it wasn’t quite nose to nose, but … Continue reading →

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St. Cuthbert’s Way Day 5: Time and time again

Posted on May 3, 2014 by bloomingreverend

I awoke in Wooler to a clear, sunny day. The hosts at the bed and breakfast prepared an enormous breakfast (which seems to be normal around here): juice, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, toast, tea and a huge platter of eggs, … Continue reading →

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