I continue to be amazed every spring when new growth appears in the garden. All that was dormant awakens and begins again, stronger and larger in many cases. It’s that…
Nature’s Lessons
Why Men Fight
In my historical novel, Sunflowers Undedr Fire, I write about the time my grandfather decided to fight for the Tsar’s army in the Great War. My grandfather told my grandmother…
Endings
My visit to my mother in the personal care home is ending, but the memories of our visit will carry me until the next time, if there is one. She…
My Mother’s Stories
I’m visiting my 95 year old mother in a personal care home. My mother was a wonderful storyteller but now her mind is failing. She can no longer remember details,…
More on the The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
In discussing the Stieg Larsson’s novel, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, with a friend yesterday, I was reminded about why I like reading this book so much. She mentioned…
Connections
We live in a fascinating time. Through the power of the internet, the wonderful people of Egypt took to the streets to assert their rights. We can now only hope…
My Neighbour – The Eagle
I took this photo several days ago. On a property just a few doors over from our kitchen window, a glorious bald eagle rests on a heritage tree overlooking Discovery…