The blue chair

When Philip won the Alberta Skills Competition for Carpenters, this is the chair that he built, in record time. And it isn’t just a chair, it’s a folding chair. We got it, I’ve painted it now twice, and we’ve cherished it. It’s been a bit beat up after all these years now, and it was…

Pictures into the sun

We in the west did not get the dramatic eclipse experience this week. We have to wait for another 20 years… and so we’ll wait. Not the end of the world – and yes I mean that. Sunday after supper Fitz and I went over the soccer field near his house. This kid is soccer…

The chair is put away

If you were our neighbour, you would know when spring arrives and when we’re ready for winter based on one item. If it’s out – it’s spring and summer. If it’s away we’re ready for winter.