Now that’s a gift

There are gifts that we receive that are great – we love it, we enjoy using it or it takes a special place in our home. Maybe we use it every day or often and as we do we remember the kindness or thoughtfulness of the giver. But then there are those gifts that not…

Strawberry fields forever

Yesterday it was 20C in Edmonton. Yes on October 19th! And the strawberries are still growing and red. Now, I don’t for a minute think that this will last – the cold temperatures are on the horizon. By next week the forecast is calling for minus numbers overnight. This seems all so peaceful and lovely,…

From the corner of my mind

We were talking recently about early memories. I have no education in this matter, but I find it interesting that we seem to carry a few memories forward from early childhood. I do not remember being born – though I am sure in the events of life it is a fairly traumatic moment! I do…