Just like Daddy
Even as an adult, there are times when I feel like a child or when I see nature as full of wonder, and seeing it anew through the eyes of my granddaughters. Then I think also of children copying parents … Continue reading →
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Sightseeing around Halifax
While I was in Halifax for the Editors’ conference, Between the Lines, there was some time for sightseeing, with fellow editors and some time apart Halifax Public Gardens, across the road from The Lord Nelson Hotel (previous post) Beautiful rhododendrons … Continue reading →
Highlights from Halifax–Editors’ and Indexers conference 2013 Between the lines
The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia, site of our conference Conference co-chairs Nancy and Valerie with Barbara, opening remarks at Welcome Reception Fiddler, Anthony Rissesco, playing east coast tunes during the reception Thanks to Gael Spivak for this photo … Continue reading →
Canadian Writers Who Are Christian–Beautiful Words and Beautiful Writing
Today I blogged over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian on the topic of Beautiful Words and especially the writer, Lucy Maud Montgomery. “When was the last time you put down a book to ponder the words and then reread … Continue reading →
Maranatha Lutheran Church joins in worship with St. Philip Lutheran Church–Sunday, June 9th
Pastor Peter Kuhnert and worship assistant at seminary, Black History Month celebration, February 2013 On Sunday, June 9th, Maranatha Lutheran congregation, with Pastor Peter Kuhnert, will join St. Philip congregation for a joint service. In recognition of the two congregations … Continue reading →
Vigilante Copy Editor
Jay Dockendorf, filmmaker, searches for the elusive copy editor who corrected printed signs in an outdoor art exhibit. Will the elusive copy editor be found? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/opinion/vigilante-copy-editor.html?smid=fb-share&_r=2&
Continue reading →What Moms Need
Today I blogged over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian. Go there to read my post, What Moms Need. While you’re there, read posts by other Canadian Christian writers. And for all the mothers reading my post, may you be … Continue reading →
Counting my blessings– with a little help from Ali Matthews
Think of the things you can be thankful for, whether it’s having clean water or a roof over your head. Maybe it’s the support of others that allowed you to achieve something you never thought you’d be able to accomplish. … Continue reading →
Book Signing this Saturday, May 4th for Once Upon a Sandbox
I am excited about my book signing at Waterloo Chapters this Saturday, May 4th from 11 am–1 pm, in Waterloo, Ontario. Come and get your copy of Once Upon a Sandbox and get it signed. The book makes a great … Continue reading →
A race or a team?
Here’s a letter I had forgotten about, one I wrote in late 2009 when I was President of our Toastmasters club, the Energetics. I just unearthed the letter today and thought it was worth sharing. Most organizations, I think, … Continue reading →