Note: For privacy reasons, the children quoted and referenced in this article will be known as O and E. “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir The older I get, the more inclined I am to reminisce about my childhood. Nostalgia overwhelms me as [&h...

Brrrr…. It’s cold outside! I am sitting in my house, bundled up, drinking tea with slippers on my feet and a warm snuggly sweater hugging my chilled body. I am thankful for my warm home and that I am safe and so is my family.  I am inclined to reflect back on snow days as […]...

“Some call it the middle of nowhere, I call it the centre of my world.” I am at my parents place, on the farm. I lay in the bed of the guest bedroom, with the moonlight beaming in through dusty rose, lace curtains. The brilliance of the universal white globe has a calming and soporific […...

Come see me at the Airdrie Farmer’s Market this Wednesday, August 16th, from 3:30-7 pm. I will be selling copies of my book plus so much more. I will also be promoting my home based business Firefly Glow Literacy. I’m going into my 4th year operating and will be giving out information and taking...

Renovations of the Heart When I was out for my morning walk today, as I approached home, I sat down on a bench next to the playground. It was empty of its regular visitors, so the space was quiet and very peaceful. I took the opportunity to sit and listen to the birds and dogs, […]...