Ten million people are suffering in rain-starved East Africa. Severe droughts have caused crops to fail and herds of cattle to die, leaving thousands of people hungry and in need of aid. Rain is expected in October, but not enough to break the cycle of...
Sometimes you just need to take a walk to clear your mind. Keep reading...
Brutal Canadian winters become a distant memory when temperatures hit the high 30's (Celsius). For the last couple of days the city has been wrapped in a thick blanket of hot air; causing sweat to pour out of every crevice, even when I’m sitting still....
You know that feeling you get when you are riding a roller coaster? Fear and excitement rolled together! Screaming for your life in terror, and so excited you want to hurl! That pretty much sums up how I feel about my upcoming camping trip. I...
There hasn’t been a ray of sunshine for the last 7 days. Heavy clouds have been looming overhead for days and the continuous downpour just adds to the misery. Keep reading...
Annie and I both tower over our mom; petite in stature she is feisty and full of energy. No matter how much I have grown over the years, I still look up to her. I meant to post this blog last Sunday for Mother’s Day,...
Last week I talked at great length about my visit to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. One of the highlights of my visit was a showcase of original art by Lisbeth Zwerger (love her). Keep reading...
Last summer we drove miles and miles and refilled the gas tank so we could drive miles and miles more (and this was after traveling by train and Greyhound bus) to go see The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. This museum has been...
Hooray for the little guy! Keep reading...
Last week was Binky’s birthday; he turned 6. There was cake, party hats and balloons. Like all cats he wasn’t impressed by all the party fuss, but he did enjoy spending the evening with friends and getting his belly rubbed. Keep reading...