Year-end is a good time for wrapping up writing and more. With holiday celebrations in full swing, there’s too much going on to concentrate on finishing a work-in-progress, or starting…
Wrapping Up Writing
Year-End Musings
With year-end musings occupying my daily thoughts, I decided to write a blog post. And I’m writing it, while so much of Canada and the USA are dealing with fierce…
Visiting Poland, Ukraine’s Friend
Visitng Poland, Ukraine’s friend, was uppermost in my mind, when we booked a fourteen-day bus tour through Central Europe. After three long years of being super vigilant, due to Covid…
The Subjective Nature of Art
A recent film and a novel made me reflect on the subjective nature of art. They raised lots of questions, especially after I read the critical reviews. Malcolm & Marie…
Musing About the Pandemic
I’m ending the year musing about the pandemic; it’s at the forefront of my mind. Before the Covid19 pandemic, life was normal, with its ups and downs, and the freedom…
Crazy Covid Dreams
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having crazy covid dreams. But before I get into them, I just want to say, I can’t believe I haven’t blogged since…
On the Bright Side of the Pandemic
It’s been hard to see any bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic. I suspect, like me, you’ve had your world turned upside down. I hope, if you live alone, you…
Recharged in Ucluelet
There’s nothing like getting recharged in Ucluelet, a small seaside community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A Good Break From Writing Robert and I went with…
Life’s Unexpected Surprises
Last year was full of wonderful writing experiences and great trips, but this year, we were hit with life’s unexpected surprises. Crummy ones. Since Robert and I have been so…
Counting my Blessings, Writing and Otherwise
Only ten days before Christmas and I’m counting my blessings. I feel organized. Presents wrapped, cards sent, and baking done. I even managed to re-do my banner on my Facebook…