French River Chicken Haddie Memories

French River Chicken Haddie Memories This week, I had a mixture of French River Chicken Haddie memories. My daughter, Kate, and her husband, Bob, are selling their delightful farm that is nestled into the woods near the French River. And I have to tell you, my heart...

Osage Oranges & Book New Year’s Eve

Osage Oranges & Book New Year’s Eve Sometimes when you look back it is interesting how things like osage oranges & book, new year’s even can combine to make an interesting story. When I had a landscaping business from 1999 to 2013, I visited many...
Walking to Work and Scones

Walking to Work and Scones

 Walking to work and scones are the themes of this entry. As I write this blog on Friday afternoon, my thighs are burning.  From exertion and also from coming in from the cool December air. This morning, I completed a goal that has been bouncing around in my head for...

Labour Day is a Favourite

Labour Day is a favourite of many holiday revelers.  It feels like the last chance to enjoy summer.  It marks big changes for many people whether you are starting grade one or college.  And it can be hot or chilly. 1970 The weekend has held many memories for me.  On...

Taking on a New Challenge

I love taking on a new challenge.  It’s one of my super powers.  Completing, following through and clean up of tasks are not my strengths, but that’s for another story. Today, I want to talk about that sense of excitement when you start a new grade at...

Round Water

The Round Water These stories are not mine to tell, They belong to old men. Men who were once strong, and handsome And who kept their cigarette packs rolled up in their T-shirt sleeves. Men who water-skied, And drank whiskey, And knew how to dance, Slow. They spent...