My brother and his wife have left their two dogs with us for about three weeks now. It has been […]
Having Houseguests for a Month
When my brother Russell had mentioned that they were selling their house and moving into another, I had casually mentioned […]
Even Adults Can Have a Star Wars Birthday Party
I was asked to organize a Star Wars related scavenger hunt with puzzles and trivia for my brother in-law’s 50th […]
A Trip Down Memory Lane that Started with a Bird
I was reminded recently of our family camping days from my childhood. It wasn’t a photograph or a conversation that […]
Preserving Memories Through Wood Projects
Even though decorating styles may change, there are ways to incorporate objects that hold sentimental value into your decorating scheme, […]
Diary of Winter in the Country
I was digging through some newspaper clippings and photocopies of stories and jokes while visiting my parents in the fall. […]
Listen to the Sounds of Christmas 2022
I received an email from UCB Canada right after Remembrance Day. It was another survey of Christmas music asking which […]
Why I needed to Burn a Grain Elevator
After rereading my title, I should clarify that I did not burn down a grain elevator but instead captured one […]
Remembering the Queen’s Visit to my Home Town
On Thursday I had glanced at my iPad and saw the news that the queen had passed away. I felt […]
A Visit to Down to Earth Farms
Over the years our family has been to many different places that have animals. We visited the Toronto Zoo, Calgary […]