Bundled up in my pink ski jacket and fur trimmed bonnet, I stood enchanted by the brightly lit animated display of Santa’s workshop. The Simpson’s department store window in downtown Toronto had cast a magic spell over me. I remember the feeling of absolute wonder and joy as I clapped my hands. And then I... Continue Reading →
When Debbie Scott’s husband asked her if she wanted to buy a farm, her answer was a vehement, “No Way!” She'd grown up on a dairy farm and her grandparents operated the berry farm on the neighbouring street. She'd wanted a different life and to make her point, she avoided visiting her in-laws for the... Continue Reading →
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. ~Desmond Tutu A police siren echoes between the buildings. Ashley looks around nervously as she lets the backpack slide down her arm and quickly sits down on the busy sidewalk. She places her cap on the ground and pulls the... Continue Reading →
Spindrift is the name of a local community newspaper in Victoria British Columbia that operated from December 1947 to December 1958. A short post was included in the January 1948 edition to explain to the readers how the paper got its name. Spindrift was to disseminate news and opinions much like a simmering spray of... 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 →
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer Rev. Tom Oshiro is a visionary. He retired this year, at 86, after serving 23 years at the... Continue Reading →
