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10 minutes of gratitude

Pussywillows…soft winds…

I’m reminded of the Gordon Lightfoot song, ”Pussywillows, Cat-tails, soft winds and roses”. Dad’s niche is a few feet away from this lovely planter. My son met me at the columbarium last week to see the new cover that was made for my father’s niche. When dad passed away there were so many unexpected decisionsContinue reading “Pussywillows…soft winds…”

Home

I bought these tulips for mom two days ago. Yesterday morning they were looking revitalized, and standing taller! Mom was so happy to have the fresh tulips to brighten her home. My flight home yesterday morning was cancelled about an hour before departure. Of course my first reaction to changes that are out of myContinue reading “Home”

Chillin’

Yesterday we went on an outing—me and mom. As is almost always the case, we showed up early. Mom decided to sit back and relax in the car, and chill! My siblings and I were brought up to arrive early. No matter the event or appointment, we had to arrive before the appointed time. WhenContinue reading “Chillin’”

Super-dog

Toffee loved to wear this bandana. Perhaps it was because he received a lot of positive attention from strangers when he wore it. Perhaps because he liked to have something wrapped around his neck. Or maybe it signified that a walk might be happening soon. Last July after Toffee died I gave away many ofContinue reading “Super-dog”

Relating

My mother keeps this toy at her home in case a great-grandchild stops by for a visit. She used to have a stack of Dr. Seuss books but they have been given away to her grand-children. Last week my daughter travelled to visit her grandma and brought Baby “A” along. Mom was happy to haveContinue reading “Relating”

Steps

Almost every day for over two years I would climb the spiral staircase to practice and/or perform on the cathedral’s magnificent pipe organ. The first time I climbed the spiral staircase I wondered how dizzy I would become before reaching the top. In the winter the cold air gets locked in and I climb quicklyContinue reading “Steps”

Visitors

Now that Toffee is gone, I receive visits from many curious creatures. Lately several cats have stopped by to check in on me. With no barking Yorkie to chase them away, they seem to be curious. Or maybe they smell the mouse that lived here briefly. One day as I sat doing some work atContinue reading “Visitors”

Spring

Parts of Canada still have several feet of snow, with lakes frozen solid and icy roads. Victoria folk are enjoy the cherry blossoms, daffodils, camellias and all kinds of other flowers. In fact, we plant winter flower gardens to keep the streets bright and colourful from late November to early March when the snowdrops andContinue reading “Spring”

Left behind

Many years ago, my daughter’s roommate left this beautiful vase behind when she moved out of our home. I loved it the first time I saw it, but because at that time it wasn’t mine, I could only look at it! Years after the roommate moved out, I tried to return it to her, butContinue reading “Left behind”