The blended aroma of fresh coffee and out-of-the-oven croissants greeted me as I entered my friend’s country kitchen. Jane grabbed her grandmother’s rose patterned fruit bowl off the counter. I picked up the coffee pot and together we headed toward the sunny breakfast nook with its bistro table set for two. “I must tell you... Continue Reading →
A Community Responds: Groundhog Day Blizzard of 1916
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 →
Don’t Write-off Mom Just Because She’s ‘Old’
My mother-in-law nearly tripped over her walker in delight when she arrived at the dining room of the retirement home where she and Dad live. A special table was reserved in honor of her birthday and there waiting for her were family and some friends, gifts, flowers and champagne! One of my precious moments from... Continue Reading →
