A day in Amish country

The clothesline  Saturday we were in Listowel spending time with our lonesome son. Susan and Rachel are in Newfoundland visiting family and so Jason is by himself.  We worked around the apartment with him and kept him company!  It is always good to be with family.  On the way up and returning home I had…

Mountain Phil

In July of 2000 when we were sent to Calgary we had no idea how much that move would impact the future of our family.  For one thing both our sons met the wonderful women they are married to in Alberta.  As well, we have formed some good friendships in those years.  For Philip who…

The changing season

Footprints on the wall I wonder if this weekend was the last real autumn weekend for Southern Ontario? The leaves are dropping – their bright colours are giving way to a more sullen brown – perhaps a washed out yellow.  Autumn is drawing to a close.  Though with today’s ridiculously warm temperatures – going to…