At this time of year, I shred my financial files from 8 years ago, since (I believe) legally I’m no longer required to keep them. In the process I often gain some interesting insights into what was going on in my life at that point. This year I thought that I’d like to share with you […]
Uncle Roy and the Baseball Miracle
(Time to read: ~3 minutes) One of the most significant events in my life happened around a game I hate – baseball! I like the kind of activities that flow smoothly – like dance or even soccer. And I hate waiting around, doing nothing. So baseball!?! That game where you (or at least I) spend […]
Uncle Roy’s Story
(An 8 minute video of Uncle Roy telling his story) I wrote this post about a contribution my Uncle Roy made to my life. And now you can hear his side of that story at the following link. I hope you find it as meaningful and inspiring as I do. http://watch.tsn.ca/clip730737#clip743593 (You’ll need to listen […]
SimCan Comfort Socks – Cotton or Wool
(Time to read: ~ 1 minute) (Originally published: Jan 9, 2011) For as long as I can remember, I have loved cotton next to my skin – whether in sheets, underwear, towels, t-shirts, skirts, trousers or socks. For years I wore men’s athletic tube socks because they were so much more comfortable than the women’s […]
Every conflict…
“I will do everything in my power to resolve every conflict, however small.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Quinoa Salad
To Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa (1 cup makes quite a lot) Steam about 15-20 minutes then let sit covered as it cools Dressing: Lemon juice Olive oil Salt to taste Add: Finely chopped parsley, green onion Currants Toasted pine nuts Alternative: Same dressing Chopped parsley, green onion Tomato […]
Inspector Morse
(Time to read: ~ 1 minute) (Originally published: Fri Sept 24, 2010) I hope to write more about what I enjoy about this video series later. For now I wanted to provide a link to the ordered list I’ve created of what DVD sets contain what episodes that were produced in what order (as best […]
The Key to Teaching
Nine tenths of education is encouragement. – Anatole France
To accomplish great things…
To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe. – Anatole France
Singing Along with Dad, Thanks to Mom
(Time to read: ~ 1 minute) One of my most treasured childhood memories of being with my Dad is of him taking me downstairs to a Sunday School room (we lived upstairs at the time), him playing the piano and us singing hymns together. And this memory is interwoven with other precious memories of summer […]
“...there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do -- determined to save the only life you could save.”
― Mary Oliver
