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 →
“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who... Continue Reading →
I live in a city known for its softer, milder winters. By Groundhog Day, the cherry blossoms are ready to burst open along the shorelines. The roar of lawn mowers echoes through the neighbourhoods. The cafes along Oak Bay Road open their sidewalk tables for business. Blistering snow storms are rare. Everyone living today in... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness Nothing is as painful, As unforgiveness to the soul; A heart that’s torn asunder, With forgiveness becomes whole. A single kind word spoken Means more than countless words; The true words, “I forgive you,” Are all that need be heard. To a soul that has been wounded, Like a healing, cooling balm; Forgiveness soothes... 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 →
Dear Readers, In hind sight, I feel I aptly named my blog site ‘Lady in Transition’ when I launched it just over a year ago. I had just embarked on a new adventure and I had no idea where it was going to lead me. I just knew that I should give it a try... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 