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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
Eloquently Kate 