Small animal tracks in the backyard, likely rabbits, since we see them often. We have snow, just not this deep yet. Then a birdhouse with snow on its roof. The birdhouse needs a little repair. Someone was casting it off … Continue reading →
It’s easy enough to get caught up in the Christmas season—the need to fulfill others’ expectations— and spend more energy and money than we have. It’s easy to be swept up into the commercials, the music playing in malls from … Continue reading →
This year in late September, when I was a reader at Word on the Street in Kitchener, a fellow writer whom I had never met came to my reading and introduced herself. Robin had also published her book, Eyes Wide … Continue reading →
Waterloo Region Museum: Immigrants coming to Canada trunks used trunks, boxes, baskets to bring everything they’d need. A friend told me once about when she was a child and her family was moving to England that she was allowed to … Continue reading →
Sunday, November 27th was the last day of the fall conference. My fellow Toastmaster and I enjoyed our breakfast at the Woodfield B & B and chatted with our hostess. We learned more about that 130-year-old house and its history. … Continue reading →
Saturday at the conference is for opening ceremonies, workshops, the Communication and Leadership Luncheon, and the Humorous Speech contest, all before the District Governor’s Ball. Keith Stoltz, in his workshop, Improving your club with Improv, took us through group and … Continue reading →
How many Toastmasters does it take to make a good conference? The more the better. While I don`t know exact numbers, I do know that the whole lot of us filled Salon C, D and E for the Friday Fun … Continue reading →
A theatre for special events such as speakers and the storytelling series that’s going on for the second season. A partition with doors tucks into the wall and closes this theatre off from the lobby. … Continue reading →
On the inside of the museum looking out through a floor-to-ceiling window. See how the track goes straight through? The museum is built right over the old rail line, but the steam engine doesn’t run anymore. A wheel called Hazel, … Continue reading →
Piano Street celebrates the 200th anniversary of FranzLiszt, a famous composer from Budapest. Among the videos linked is this one of Tom and Jerry and the Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 mediumvideo-blog425.php?yt_id=6NXo7pr8iRM&autoplay=1&start=37 Enjoy!
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