I walk along the well-worn path Silently among the trees. Calmness settles in my heart As I listen to the branches Whisper in the breeze. There in the distance stands the doe - Stately, still, and head held high. A mother’s protective stance While her fawns linger in the brush nearby. The weathered tree trunk... Continue Reading →
Thirty years ago fourteen tornadoes swept through Southern Ontario, Canada in a six hour period. They left a trail of death, destruction, fear and shock. The city of Barrie was the hardest hit. I was one of the young and naive volunteers that responded that night. The Canadian Red Cross had immediately opened a communications... Continue Reading →
Jimmy plopped himself beside the dog cage where the little golden mutt sat with her head hanging down. “Daddy says you won’t come out to play ‘cause you hurt inside,” he said quietly. “I hurt too.” He took a deep breath. “Y’see… I lost my Mommy. Did you lose your Mommy?” he asked, as tears... Continue Reading →
Aaaachoooo! I imagine we can all relate to the poor miserable man in this Neo Citran commercial. And with the flu season upon us, many of us have had it already or are going through it right now. My heartfelt sympathies to you; the flu can be quite brutal. Wouldn’t it be comforting to have... Continue Reading →
Meet ‘Winnie’. She’s my Pooh Bear. This cute fur-ball has speckles of shiny glitter all over her body and a quirky smile to warm any human’s heart. My son gave her to me years ago. It was his way of reminding me of the special afternoons we’d spent together when he was young. We'd hide... Continue Reading →
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer Rev. Tom Oshiro is a visionary. He retired this year, at 86, after serving 23 years at the... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 