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…”
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For a New Beginning
Dear Rita….I enjoy my weekly walks with your mother on Sunday mornings. It gives me a chance to focus on someone else, and take my thoughts away from my own issues. We have interesting conversations, even if we don’t always understand each other. The translation apps are helpful! Yesterday morning, after our conversation, I walkedContinue reading “For a New Beginning”
Kites to boats
The children’s choir is learning a song about the moon kite from Malaysia. I had prepared an outline of the moon kite and encouraged the children to colour it, and perhaps search for examples on Google for colourful ideas. Last week one of my 7 year old singers brought me this lovely origami boat. HeContinue reading “Kites to boats”
Finding their voice
Also known as Sicilian Honey Garlic, Allium Siculum, Mediterranean Bells, and more, these flowers are easy to grow, undemanding and beautiful. Look at the flowers carefully. Some are open, some are opening and some are still closed. Some are looking forward, others still looking at the ground trying to hide behind the more confident bells.Continue reading “Finding their voice”
Music as an escape
This morning I watched a film that was shared in a Facebook group which I was invited to join. The group was formed recently because of our local school district’s plan to axe the elementary and middle school music programs because of money problems. I won’t go into the details, or even my opinion ofContinue reading “Music as an escape”
Reflections 