The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~ Henry Van Dyke My girlfriend is visiting Ottawa, Canada right now. She’s a hockey grandma for two weeks, looking after her grandchildren, one of whom is playing in... Continue Reading →
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~Dalai Lama It was Friday afternoon and my hubby and I were standing in the waiting room of the Cancer Centre radiation area. Our eyes were glued to the red and green lights above the wide doorway leading... Continue Reading →
Are you one of those people who run out and buy a huge bouquet of tulips in January? I confess I am. I may forget the milk or butter, but those blooms come home with me. Despite the joy that Christmas brings to November and December, I’m usually done with the rain, the clouds and... Continue Reading →
I am delighted to have Joanne Minaker, founder of Cared Humanity as my guest blogger today. I really liked her post on compassion and I'm thrilled to share it with you on this site. Today, two words are swirling around in my head and heart: compassion and wolves. Our son, Taryk, has been working on a... Continue Reading →
City sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style… I’m listening to the song in the background as my hairdresser snips away, styling and primping my hair, perfecting it for the festive season. I ask her innocently if she has plans for the holidays. She answers no. This is the busiest time of the year for... Continue Reading →
I love heartwarming stories with thought-provoking messages. I found a version of this one posted on RosyBlueFoundation site last week; it can also be found at various web sites. Perhaps you already know it, but it is always worth another read. *** This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 