Holidays in the Kawarthas
We packed for our vacation in the Kawarthas with family members. Every time we go, a pail or box of tools go with us. You see, my husband is a mechanic at heart and was one by his trade. … Continue reading →
August is a busy month
We had selected a date and planned a trip to market. Doris, my canning partner and friend, and I were going to make pickles. And this time we’d include two young ladies in my family to help us. The … Continue reading →
Books I’ve Read
Maybe you’re a reader like me or perhaps you like audio books better, to just listen to the story. That’s okay too. Just because it’s summer and some folks have more time to read, I’m sharing two books I’ve read. … Continue reading →
With a little help…
Storygal is back in blogging business and it feels good to be back. There’s a song that the Beatles sang, with the words “a little help from my friends.” Only mine could more accurately read, “from a little (or … Continue reading →
Riding the Ion
If there’s anything that gets people’s dander up, it’s change. And we’ve had massive change in our twin cities over the Ion, the light rail, first whether it should be built and then upheaval on our roads for months and … Continue reading →
Another garden
This year we had opportunity to rent another garden space. I called it a plot and my friend Doris laughed at that, thinking quite the opposite of living and gardening. Oh, well. At last our garden looks like one. Most … Continue reading →
And the fairies welcome a visitor
Last year, we continued our fairy garden, and this year my oldest granddaughter set it up, complete with a sparkly path and the fairies. This is our third season for it. There was a discussion about which fairy belonged to … Continue reading →
Gardening with my Grandchildren
We have five grandchildren, ages ranging in age from 2-9 years old. The oldest two at 7 and 9 have had opportunity to help me plant my vegetable garden since they were three, and the youngest of our gardeners … Continue reading →
Author Afternoons– I'm on!
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be part of Author Afternoons. On Saturday, June 29th, from 1:00-3:30 pm, I’ll be at the Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information Centre on 10 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. I’ll be giving a workshop … Continue reading →
Harry's Trees and Les arbres de Harry
This Saturday, May 18th, I’ll be at The Living Outdoors in Cambridge with my books, especially my picture books, Harry’s Trees and Les arbres de Harry, illustrated by Maja Wizor. Come and see me there, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring … Continue reading →