Saturday Snapshots– How often does a Yucca plant bloom?
Our yucca plant sent up a spike about a week ago. This week the blossoms opened a little at a time … Continue reading →
O Canada, we stand on guard for you
From the shores of Cape Breton the red sands of Prince Edward Island the shores of New Brunswick the … Continue reading →
Saturday Snapshots–Joe’s Scarecrows
Two years ago as we followed the Cabot Trail on our east coast vacation, we saw some of the most interesting sites. Just before Cheticamp on the Cabot Trail on the western side of the island stood this field with … Continue reading →
Saturday Snapshots– Growing up on a farm
Here, Kitty. Always pets around, but not in the house Dad on the tractor My sister Mary … Continue reading →
Scenes of Summer
The cardinal rests too. Have you seen a Canada goose shake the water from its wings? Butterfly resting on the tree trunk Slow down, enjoy summer and rejuvenate. photos © Carolyn Wilker
Continue reading →Canadian Writers Who Are Christian
Today I posted over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian, the authors blog hosted by The Word Guild. Go here to read it. You might also like to read the posts of other authors. We write on many topics, … Continue reading →
Wait for me!
Granddaughter running like the wind after their dog that is far ahead. Reminds me of times I want to call out, “Hey, wait for me.”
Continue reading →A one-handed cook?
What is it with retailers selling one oven mitt at a time? Except for the Amish woman at the market from whom I bought my last set of oven mitts, they seem to be priced per mitt everywhere I go. … Continue reading →
Saturday Snapshots– Latitudes Storytelling Festival
I’ve been involved with Latitudes Storytelling Festival for several years now, acting as a host in one of the tents, introducing and thanking speakers, then sitting back and enjoying the stories. When I met Aubrey Davis at the event in … Continue reading →
Book launch this evening–Big Ideas for the Big Stage
This evening, in Toronto, authors and friends will attend the launch of Big Ideas for the Big Stage. The book features 13 authors of The Speaker’s Think Tank, with foreword by Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking. This … Continue reading →