Random observations
A lone wolf
Recently, I realized something about myself that I had never acknowledged before. It’s not serious, but it’s given me insight as to why I do (or don’t do) certain things. You see, coming from a rural upbringing, I’m used to being resourceful. Frugal you might say. Don’t get me wrong – I’m no martyr. [...]
Salt Pancakes
You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself. – Anonymous We had a new puppy we were trying to house-train, I had just started a new job, and our two boys were in school and also playing sports. To say I was regularly fatigued would have been an understatement. Try [...]
Empathy in Aisle 3
Normally I do my grocery shopping Saturday mornings but not this past weekend. We had too many other things going on so I put it off till Sunday. Ergh. Not my favorite choice because Sunday is more of a “my” day than anything. I dislike having any reason to leave the house on Sunday. I [...]
Reflections on Christmas
As we often do, the Hubbs and I spent some time yesterday dissecting the holiday.. the new traditions we’ve started (ordering pizza for Christmas eve instead of me spending the day cooking), how fun it was having the grand-babes around, and how bittersweet it was to have his stepfather with us on Christmas day without the [...]
Where I come from
Pictured is my grade school, Macrorie Public School in Macrorie, Saskatchewan, Canada. Home to many of my happiest childhood memories. Seriously. In school. Weird, right? Grades K-8 held ~80 kids, mine being the largest with 11. That little room off to the right: it held grades K-2, lower level on left was grades 3-4-5 and 6-7-8 were up [...]
A little of this and a lot of that…
Chatted on the phone with my mom last night and here’s a sampling of topics we discussed: American Politics The Wikipedia leaks and their impact The passing of Elizabeth Edwards Hockey stats Restructuring of the business tax, Eye care in Canada vs. the U.S. Economic changes in Michigan Cost of imported fruit Mom still lives on [...]
On Faith
What if I feel closest to God when I am outside? What if I feel most receptive to spirit when I am alone? What if I feel it when I least expect I could? Sometimes … I have a profound sense of knowing that I have what I need to go forward in life because He [...]
‘Tis the season
Tis the season to feel bombarded by so many in need. I don’t know about you, but I can find myself getting a little overwhelmed because I want to help everyone. It makes me sad to realize that I can’t. Toys-for-Tots. Veterans Home. Local food pantry. Juvenile Home. Mel Trotter Ministries. Salvation Army kettle ringers. Adopt-a-family. [...]
Carpe Diem, Baby!
“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” ~Erma Bombeck Now I’m not advocating that you gorge yourself on desserts (and Lord knows there’s enough of it around at this time of year). What I’m saying is to make room for some sweetness in your [...]
Oops… then what?
So there I was yesterday, out on my lunch hour, happily snapping up Christmas gifts. Feeling rather smug and satisfied with myself, at how efficiently I was using my time, and how markedly unstressed I felt. I was simply walking along, lost in thought when it happened. I fell. Crash – boom – bang – [...]
