Gone Walkabout

I’ve gone walkabout. I’m taking a spontaneous journey to do other things, satisfying cravings to explore new local horizons … well … something like that. I will continue to drop in, to read and comment, when I’m around to do so.  Otherwise, know that I’m out somewhere having a good time.  I do plan to... Continue Reading →

Taming My Rowdy Mind, Ten Seconds at a Time

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. ~ Hanh Nhat Thich I sat in in my office, slumped in my chair, fingers tapping away on the keys of the laptop.  I was writing this post and I suddenly realized that the actual thoughts streaming through my... Continue Reading →

“It reminds me of the time I met Murray Phillips…”

My Hubby and I were walking past our favorite retail art gallery when I happened to glance through its open door. Inside was a man with long grey hair sitting on a stool in front of a sketch easel, brush in hand, underpainting his canvas. A real artist! I grabbed my Hubby’s arm and steered... Continue Reading →

I Want my Daughter to be Strong Confident and Happy

Lately, I’ve been hearing and reading about little girls who want to be ‘fierce’, or mothers who want to raise their daughters ‘fierce’. “What does that mean?” I asked one child innocently. “I can do anything!” she said with a huge confident grin and pumped her arm in the air while she kick-boxed with her... Continue Reading →

Books-On-The-Go are still Running

I grew up in what was considered a suburb of Toronto, Canada. We lived in a small pocket of homes that were surrounded by open fields.  Strip malls with grocery store anchors served the community.  A brand new school was built. I remember when it opened – one wing was still under construction; the washrooms... Continue Reading →

Horse Sense and the Magic of Spring

My world is becoming beautiful with miracles of resurrection and new growth. There are sweet, fresh blossoms popping up everywhere. Red and green leaf buds have formed on tree limbs and are ready to burst open. Daffodils are smiling in the sun, whispering, “It’s Spring!” to everyone who will listen. I feel like a restless... Continue Reading →

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