Tag Archives: love

Two precious gifts – one of hope… the other of healing.

Posted on December 12, 2012 4:54 pm by

As I wrote last weekend, in the annual re-post of ” A gift from the heart “ – the story of how an anonymous Christmas gift provided me with something far more precious than soap - the most valuable gifts are always … Continue reading →

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One from the archives,to get into the spirit of Christmas… ” A gift from the heart.”

Posted on December 3, 2010 8:33 pm by

As an adult, I think I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with Christmas. Don’t get me wrong - I love the festive lights, the excitement of seeing my children enjoy the holidays, get-togethers and all the cooking…but I  really, really … Continue reading →

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Life is a process

Posted on April 10, 2010 9:47 am by

There is something magical about the very moments when the darkest part of night begins that unstoppable slide into dawn. Sitting on the floor beside the window in my bedroom, I watched it all, wrapped in warm chocolate coloured chenille … Continue reading →

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Good morning 2010

Posted on January 1, 2010 11:24 am by

The sound of singing slowly wove its way into my dreams this morning, waking me slowly in its non-demanding nature. The room was still pitch black, and I looked over at the clock. 6:45 am. 6:45  in the morning, on the … Continue reading →

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Looking for something nice to do? Try any one – or all- of these ideas…

Posted on December 18, 2009 11:09 am by

We’ve all seen the bins by the doors of our local grocery stores where you can toss in some items for the food bank, but this year  those bins are not as full and food banks everywhere are needing help. … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on September 18, 2009 9:38 am by

This is one of my new favorite photos. When I look at it, I get a little veclempt. I find it hard to believe that all these people lived inside me for 9 months before joining the world, that they … Continue reading →

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Back at last…

Posted on September 10, 2009 1:07 pm by

Seriously, I am never, ever moving again.  Never.  I am going to grow old and die in this house because quite simply, I don’t think I could survive another move. Granted, there has been a lot more going on than … Continue reading →

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Deconstruction

Posted on August 26, 2009 8:01 am by

It’s official. Having signed off on the rest of our lives at the lawyers, we are now the proud owners of a new home. Possession and move will take place this weekend, so of course, I’ve been packing and cleaning … Continue reading →

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My eldest son turns 16 today… ( gee I feel old again)

Posted on July 8, 2009 9:51 am by

( the usual Bits and Bites is being pre-empted by pastry making and pie baking- come back tomorrow for a late issue) Even though I’m getting pretty close to 40, I never really feel old. At least not on a … Continue reading →

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Aftermath

Posted on May 15, 2009 10:11 am by

While in my kitchen Wednesday, washing dishes, I looked out into my backyard and saw a dandelion at least one foot tall, wagging it’s jaunty yellow head madly about in the wind. Where the hell did that come from, I … Continue reading →

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