Keep your eyes open

Lots of gardeners, I note in our neighbourhood, have been getting the flowers into the ground, and the forecast looked pretty good. In fact, I thought maybe we were safe…and then the forecast changed. It’s about to get cool, real cool. In fact, close to 0 overnight. My tomato plants and pepper plants are warm…

Mother’s Day 2026

My Mom, her Mom and her Mom! Four generations of us sitting on the steps of the cottage! It’s time to recognize our mothers, for their sacrafice and care and love. If you’ve known that in your life you are a blessed person. Happy Mother’s day Mom. And to Wendy – the wonderful Mom to…

Is Love a one-way street?

A few years ago, I was asked to speak at one of the family weddings that I was not leading. I was pleased to do so. It made me reflect on marriage, what makes it good, what makes it great, and what can be done daily long after the wedding to make it stay that…