During the past 10 years when I lived on Vancouver Island I can recall only one mild thunderstorm. In the Interior they happen frequently. This evening I am sitting out on my deck enjoying the lightning bolts and thunder along with storm clouds as they catch the light of the setting sun. Bliss.
Tag Archives: blessings
Warmth
Moving back to Kelowna has its blessings. My son and I are able to spend more time together. After hikes with his two girls, Gia and Lacy, he often invites me to meet him at a restaurant or pub that allows dogs on the patio. Here they are resting beneath the picnic table. Gia isContinue reading “Warmth”
Sisters
Even a three year old seems to understand the important bond of sisters. From first greeting she was as gentle as a toddler can be in times of great excitement. I started to consider the close bond my youngest two children have. They have been supportive of each other through childhood, teen years and adulthood.Continue reading “Sisters”
Waiting
Today is a quiet day. My granddaughter is still too sick to go to pre-school, her auntie is resting, dad is at work and mama is resting and waiting…. We played with a ball, read some books, sang about the Slippery Fish and told stories with art. Today it was about storm clouds above theContinue reading “Waiting”
On repeat…
After two days of driving, I have arrived at my daughter’s house in semi-rural Saskatchewan. This is me on the 8th repeat of “On top of spaghetti”. In order to learn the words and story of the song, my granddaughter requested to hear it 10 times. After a few repeats I could hear her whisperContinue reading “On repeat…”
Last day in Germany
This is the pathway we walked at least twice a day for the past week. All along the route the boys were making big discoveries — remnants of the New Year’s Eve fireworks, sugar beet roots, sticks large and small, cow manure, large ruts of frozen mud — anything that grabbed their attention. Today wasContinue reading “Last day in Germany”
5th day in Germany
Today we went on a couple of walks — one to a nearby park and lake, and the other was just in the neighbourhood to watch the boys ride their bikes and to check in on their hens. The photo above was taken on Friday. My daughter has some connections in the music community andContinue reading “5th day in Germany”
2nd day in Germany
Today was an adventure. From walking in the rain along a very muddy farm road, to playing a relatively new pipe organ (1960) in a very old church (15th century), to shopping, to feeding the chickens maggots, to digging for worms in order to feed the chickens more treats. I learned how to play aContinue reading “2nd day in Germany”
Khao mun gai
I have been staying at my son’s home with him and his wife since September. In all that time, we enjoyed one meal together — home cooked and eaten at the same time, around the same table, talking to each other. Every married couple goes through tough times, yet I have a strong feeling theyContinue reading “Khao mun gai”
Lazy day
Foo is an old man Westie, 13 1/2 years old, and needs his rest. Gia, an Australian Cattle Dog (also known as a Blue Heeler) is much younger, having just celebrated her 2nd birthday on Thursday. My son and I took Gia for a hike up a mountain shortly after I arrived on Wednesday evening.Continue reading “Lazy day”
Reflections 