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A Theme of Prayer
In early May I attended the Mount Zion Women’s retreat at Hidden Acres church camp near Shakespeare, Ontario. This year the theme was Prayer. Our retreat leader, Pastor Tanya Varner, currently serving the New Hamburg congregation, led us through many … Continue reading →
FibreArts Festival Waterloo May 2025
A friend and I attended the Fibre Arts Festival on Saturday May 17th in Waterloo, Ontario. I looked forward to seeing works of art in various colours and fibres. I was not disappointed. The unique giant Quilt of Belonging captured … Continue reading →
Signs of spring
After such a long cold winter with snow, like I remember from earlier years, spring is welcome. Longer days, more sunshine and signs of growth in my flowerbeds, those little precursors of the growing season. My crocuses, the first to … Continue reading →
Seasons of Life- Waiting for the Joy
Seasons of Life Easter Sunday, a time of great joy, for Jesus has risen. We know that story, and how it ends, but not everyone understands or knows. Those who didn’t follow Jesus during his earthly ministry, and those who … Continue reading →
New in my website bookstore
My newest poetry collection is now in my website bookstore. Selected Poems shows the seasons of nature and of life through free verse, while also acknowledging memory and wonder. We all need wonder. Here’s a sample from poem “Poet … Continue reading →
In the depths of winter
On one of my walks in December, I took a video of this shivering snowman in our neighbourhood. A lot of people are feeling the cold. (Truthfully, snowmen don’t shiver, but that’s the fun part) December: Christmas lights in … Continue reading →
Naming the Baby
Naming the Baby Here we are, after the exciting announcement of Jesus’ birth, and the shepherds coming to see the baby. We’re close to the end of traditional Christmas celebrations, edging into a new year that we hope might be … Continue reading →
On the Way to Bethlehem
In the Christian church, we mark Advent before celebrating Christmas. It’s a time of preparation of our minds and hearts for the birth of the Christ Child. As I think on the journey of Mary and Joseph to their destination … Continue reading →
Negotiating Culture
On Friday November 1st, I attended the opening night of an art exhibition at 44 Gaukel Street Kitchener, a space designed for artists to show their work. This time it was a juried show with curator Soheila Esfahani. She selected … Continue reading →
Consider the Birds
We’re past harvest, so now I invite you to think beyond to where we are in this time and place. Not just with Christmas trees in many of the stores, or ads about presents to give. Consider what difference you … Continue reading →