Sunday morning I had the privilege to stay home and look after my son’s two dogs. It took a while for them to feel comfortable in my home, and I had to bribe them with early Christmas presents. Here, Gia is showing off her new toy to the little dog that just walked past. SheContinue reading “Contemplating life when others die”
Tag Archives: music
Mimosa
I bought a plant. It’s very much like me. When the leaflets are touched they fold inward; when the branches are touched they droop. It is hypersensitive to touch and movement. This past Sunday afternoon two young men came to the house to rehearse for an upcoming concert. It was a wonderful afternoon, with hardContinue reading “Mimosa”
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…”
What comes next
Sitting in my den with the window open a crack to let fresh air in, I hear an owl hooting. There have been reports (on Facebook) of owls in the neighbourhood, and my neighbour was convinced last summer that an owl ate an injured sparrow, but I have not heard nor seen one until today.Continue reading “What comes next”
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”
Kyrie
I took this photo while on a walk several days ago. Later, while I was listening to some music, I noticed that I had left this photo up on my iPad. The music seemed to fit it perfectly. Normally I don’t connect photos with specific sounds or songs, but this time was different. The lines,Continue reading “Kyrie”
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”
Waiting for life to begin
On my way home the other day, I asked myself, “Why are you still waiting for life to begin?” I had no answer. Tidy piles of notepads, greeting cards, sketch pads and boxes of pens and pencils are stored in many cupboards and on shelves around the house. Blank sheets of manuscript paper are waitingContinue reading “Waiting for life to begin”
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”
Straight line
“No one heals in a straight line”. This is a quote from “The Choice” by Dr. Edith Eva Eger. No one heals in a straight line. This makes so much sense to me right now. I wish I could heal in a straight line, and feel better and better each day without the bumps, andContinue reading “Straight line”
Reflections 