I promised my Mom

We were in the middle of packing our boxes. We were at the end of five years in Ottawa and were preparing to move to Calgary. I was really excited about this move and looking forward to living in the city of my birth and close to the mountains. I didn’t know much about Calgary…

Happy Thanksgiving US of A….

We said a hearty happy thanksgiving to our fellow Americans today as we gathered for a meeting. It’s their annual day to give thanks, and while we Canadians may think they are a bit late, it is a good reminder that we can be thankful any time of the year. A number of years ago…

Happy 91st Dad

Our dear Dad would be 91 today if he was with us – well he is in some ways. Of course, he’s in our memory and I often remember experiences, tell stories about him and just reflect on his influence. Second, I can never look down at my hands and not see his. It’s a…