Tag Archives: seasons

The beauty was right under my nose the whole time

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

An elderly woman in my congregation is ill just now and on a bright spring day I went to visit her at the local hospital. I parked my car and made my way along the sidewalk toward the main entrance … Continue reading →

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Sometimes even in the springtime hope is hard to find

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

A woman from our neighbourhood died. For ten years our families have shared an unremarkable friendship, really. We chatted in the doorway at birthday parties, arranged play dates, and exchanged stories about our kids. There was no drama, no intensity, … Continue reading →

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Canada Blooms: A breath of fresh air

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

How blessed am I? So blessed that A. and M. gave me a pair of tickets to Canada Blooms! This year, it is being held at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto from March 15-24, so last Friday my husband and … Continue reading →

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Ashes to ashes, parent to child.

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Ash Wednesday is an ancient holy day in the Christian church calendar. It marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is traditionally a time of spiritual attentiveness and renewal. We are reminded of our mortality as we confess … Continue reading →

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Snow day in high def. With 3D and surround sound, too.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

It was a snow day. The best kind, too. Not only were the school buses cancelled, but schools were closed and the roads were too messy to venture out on. We all stayed in our jammies til noon, made waffles … Continue reading →

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You don’t have to win the lottery to have an endless vacation

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Putting my kids to bed on Sunday nights is always a little difficult. My youngest in particular hates to see the weekend come to a close, which often leads to extra hugs, kisses and delay tactics. Yesterday, at the end … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s confession: Flowerama

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

I have a confession to make: I have been playing a game on the computer over the Christmas break. Not just a little, either. It has become obsessive to the point that I am neglecting my children. They ate cookies … Continue reading →

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The tree was beautiful before it fell down

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

On Friday night, all six of us set up our fresh, fragrant Christmas tree in the living room. First, we hung the white lights, and then the ornaments one by one. I reminded the kids that they made the beaded … Continue reading →

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Seasons change and so does a bunch of other stuff

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

A fresh new school year has arrived and at our house we are all about new pencils, filling out school forms and a return to music lessons. So long, holidays. Adios, warm evenings on the patio. Goodbye fresh basil and tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Winter, Forget Me Not

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

This winter-that-wasn’t seems to be hanging around an awfully long time. After some warm April days that felt like summer, gardeners like me have been itching to get their hands dirty. Thankfully, I was wise enough not to go planting anything too tender to withstand a … Continue reading →

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