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Rituals…

I’m not much good at creating or following rituals. In the past I have rebelled against them. I could not have gone along with Sheldon Cooper’s life-style of expecting a specific meal on each night of the week. When I first met my late husband, Michael, I soon realize that he had certain “rituals” thatContinue reading “Rituals…”

“Fine”

Almost a year ago I subscribed to Suleika Jaouad’s “The Isolation Journals”. Over the year I have received many writing prompts, which included short essays about the author, as well as background on the prompt. My life became very busy again so unfortunately many of those email remain unopened. But, during the spring break lastContinue reading ““Fine””

Obstacles or Opportunities?

Yesterday the BC health authorities announced more restrictions; today people are complaining and criticizing the inconsiderate shut-downs, saying they were blind-sided. How can anyone be blind-sided? We could see the numbers rising, and anyone who pays attention to the news should have expected this, or at least similar guidelines and restrictions. I can’t criticize businessContinue reading “Obstacles or Opportunities?”

Moon

A few minutes ago I was looking at photos taken of the full moon overnight in Bangkok, Thailand. This was posted by someone who sang in a choir that I directed many years ago when I lived there. She was very young, just in university, and we reconnected via Facebook earlier this month. It isContinue reading “Moon”

More Reflections

“The wound is the place where the light gets in” (Rumi) This morning I received another email from Suleika Jaouad, with a prompt written by breathing coach, Taylor Somerville. He quoted Rumi (see quote above), and encouraged us to reflect on our biggest challenge of last year, and how did/could that wound let the lightContinue reading “More Reflections”

news

So much bad and sad news happening. Cases of Covid-19 are rising all over the world, including in BC. My son had to close the restaurant for 2 weeks because of the exposure to several of his staff. Vaccinations are happening, but I fear that the population that should be getting them right now areContinue reading “news”

New Roommate

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”

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”