Proclaiming Hope

I don’t know the real genesis of The Army’s brand promise “Giving Hope Today” but I am increasingly convinced that beyond food, shelter and love, hope must be one of the great needs of our lives. Without hope food becomes tasteless, shelter becomes meaningless and love becomes unfelt. Hope keeps us going when things are…

News from the Villa

It’s time to catch up. First on emails and errands – yes, got the groceries and the bugs off the front of the van so you can sleep better. I know, it is hard to rest when all those bugs are stuck on the nose of the Toyota. I know you’re wondering what is happening…

Home, home on the range

It’s been an adventure. We have driven from Edmonton to Ottawa via the Canadian route, staying away from the shore of Lake Superior (that’s too slow for me) and then returning south of the Great Lakes, taking time to pause and enjoy a few places along the way. And it is a long long journey….