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…

The weekend in review

I suppose if I ever feel like I need some counselling, that I’m not doing well, before I call the doctor (and everyone should feel free and compelled to do so) I might first of all go out and clean the van. I find this to be a very therapeutic activity. I’m not really sure…

42 years into a life long journey

It was a warm day, rather sunny and blue sky, February 3, 1979 which was the day we were wed 42 years ago. Dad did the ceremony with Bob Ratcliff. Nobody did pre-marital counselling with us – never figured out why that didn’t happen, but here we are celebrating 42 years. It would take too…