Last Friday, while chatting with my neighbour, I noticed a squirrel going into my roof/soffit/attic? It’s all the same to me….basically invading my space. Squirrels are cute, and fun to watch, but I understand they can create havoc when inside a house. A student of mine in Bangkok had her telephone wire chewed apart byContinue reading “New Roommate”
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Journal writing
Almost a year ago I was watching (on YouTube) the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He and his pianist, Jon Batiste were talking and laughing, as usual! They mentioned the person who had more than a fair share of vowels in her name. I was intrigued and searched for Suleika Jaouad. She was offering “TheContinue reading “Journal writing”
Day Six
Away with the fairies….. Several weeks ago I was chatting with a friend who was supervising her class out on the playground. A delightful girl came running up to ask my friend a question, then quickly ran away again, and my friend said “oh….this morning she is away with the fairies”. Well, that was aContinue reading “Day Six”
Day Five
I wasn’t sure what to call this post — Day Five, because it’s the 5th day I have written anything, or Day Six, because I skipped day 5. But, nobody is grading this blog, and I can make up my own rules. Have you listened to Desirée Dawson’s song To Be Me? “I don’t needContinue reading “Day Five”
Day Four
We have a new roommate…a wild squirrel has made its home under my roof. Toffee doesn’t know that it is there yet, since it is about two stories above ground level. Years ago, when I was 6 years old, our family moved into a rental home until we could find one to buy near dad’sContinue reading “Day Four”
Day Three
Most mornings I listen to news, advice on how to sing better and/or TED talks. This morning I came across a TED talk delivered by actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, presented in Vancouver in September 2019. That was only a few months before Covid-19 changed everything. He spoke about how our desire for attention can and willContinue reading “Day Three”
Toffee
Toffee is my 11 year old, 16 pound Yorkie. He is my loyal companion, and very forgiving, although quite stubborn when it comes to mealtime. Yesterday we went for a long walk, so today he spent a lot of time sleeping. Eleven years ago my husband died from a brain tumour. He was that one-in-a-millionContinue reading “Toffee”
Day two
Day two in my quest (heading out on a journey when you don’t know the planned outcome) to find new balance in my life. ……it was a long, busy day. Better luck tomorrow…..
This is me…
I was born in Kelowna. The story goes that my dad was away from home (then Fort St. John) studying for his master’s degree in Edmonton, so mom went to stay with my grandma for help with childcare. My older brother was 1 at the time. 15 months later my sister and brother were born.Continue reading “This is me…”
Reflections on Toffee
Toffee and I just returned from our morning walk. Normally we go out around 5 or 6, before others are out walking, but today I had too much to do. At a local fountain where people like to gather for coffee, lunch or chats, I noticed a man blowing me a kiss. My first reactionContinue reading “Reflections on Toffee”
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