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view from my window|full circle
Well, the view from my window has come full circle, all the way from early summer through autumn and back to winter. I don’t think I will ever tire of witnessing the sweep of the seasons, each...
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the little house on the hill
A glimpse into our abode for the folks back home … step inside! We have a lounge … and a kitchen on the far end … an actual dining room (in my books, anyway) … snow outside! In case you … Continue...
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hello snow
Since we live out here in the ‘tropics’ as far as the rest of Canada is concerned, we don’t see snow that often, and when it does come it doesn’t stick around for long. But when it comes, oh my, …...
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happy new year and a polar bear swim
Well, the day finally arrived and off we went to the beach. Two of us were up for swimming, two had colds and were not in the running, and Boy and Small were banned from the water (frozen small...
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it’s a long way!
Well folks, the tekkies have been washed, and the pile of snow jackets we collected for the mountain kingdom of Lesotho is ready. Now we just have to throw our bathing suits in a bag, and off we...
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there and back
Time it was, and what a time it was … emotional; exhausting; beautiful; home. A time for love and family and dear friends and too little time … laughing and remembering and catching up on lives....
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for our crazy grandfolkies
This one is for my parents … They were rock climbers in their day. Back when your harness was a rope tied around your waist; you climbed in your weigh-a-ton hiking boots and the body-belay was alive...
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easter monday poetry
This Easter Monday, I think I’ll let one of my favourite poets have a word: LOVE Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slack From...
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spring afternoon
Spring can be pretty gloomy, cold and wet over here. But when the sun comes out … … it takes your breath away.
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a random bit of beach …
We have grabbed the warmer temperatures and not-rainy days to spend some time on our favourite island beach. My grandfather, source of warmth and mirth and generous affection, was a geologist. I loved...
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he’s here!
Somebody arrived on our doorstep just over a week ago after a long wait in the city for his arrival … … Continue reading →
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summer retro
I have been a wee bit distracted these last weeks … … and have not let go of summer yet.The winter gear remains unpacked, and the kids come home frozen from fall soccer. So here goes.Goodbye,...
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slow down, you move too fast …
It is true, little babies really do grow up too fast! Just about two hours old … … happy and tired at 2am. First morning – first meeting … … and holding …. Just perfect … … a new little … Continue...
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snowy day
Wishing you a blessed new year, as we enjoy a snowy backyard day. More fun in the snow?Here.
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wee winter walk
Seriously, folk, there is nothing that is as good for the kids as getting outside in all seasons. Grows their brains, bodies, spirits. And there are few things I enjoy as much myself – it is like a...
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birthday girl
Five years old at quarter-to-six in the morning, waiting for the ferry in the Snug (Bowen’s everybody-goes-there/generally life-saving, coffee-serving establishment). Sometimes I wonder how we got to...
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big change
We took a big step this week. Booked plane tickets for seven people to the other side of the world. I stand amazed at God’s provision. Now that that leap of commitment is behind us, I thought I would...
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joy and gladness ⎮ 6 months
Dear little one, How in the world did you get to be six months old? How? How did we ever live without you? How? “You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” Luke 1:14
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