Christmas Came Early

Christmas Came Early

Sipping my drink then glancing down, I frowned. Hot water would have been less disappointing. It was my third time to use the peppermint tea bag that floated in my cup. I drink my herbal tea sparingly, not knowing when I’ll get more. When someone is coming from Canada...

Birthday Model

I absolutely love drawing people. My daughter knows this so as a birthday gift she offered to model for me for half an hour. The time flew by and as relaxed as she looked, when her timer went off she bolted up saying, “Can I see your drawing?” Then she flew off. I...
At The Cliffhanger

At The Cliffhanger

I know now why I didn’t purge until our pending move forced it upon me. It was the sight of our cupboard lying in the truck on its way to its new owners that brought it to light. Across the top of the cupboard was a sign, Give Thanks. The letters were faded, cut from...
My Party Planner

My Party Planner

When my daughter was just a toddler, my friend’s son turned ten. As I welcomed him to the double digits I thought, when my youngest turns ten, I’ll be so sad. My little ones brought me so much joy, I didn’t want life any other way.  It’s funny how I latch onto things....
Shimmer of Hope

Shimmer of Hope

My son called it, “The Worst Easter Ever.” We helped friends, who lived just a short walk away, with their moving sale. After watching bits of their life disappear, we all said good-bye, then they flew across the ocean. Their home, once filled with children’s...
Home and Family – the Heart of 2017

Home and Family – the Heart of 2017

As I look over my posts from the past, I see markers along my path. Some made bigger dents, and some extended beyond myself, to you. I don’t know if it means these posts resonated more than others, but going by number of views, my top posts of 2017 were: # 3. A...