This time of year, we are called to think of those for whom Christmas is difficult, for those who find the season more about loss than giving, more about heartache than joy. I think as we age, we become more aware of those whose Christmas spirit has drained away. The […]
Wendi Stewart – Wendi with an ‘eye’
Wendi lives in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, but the farm on Rainy River in Crozier will always be her home. MEADOWLARK, her debut novel released September 15, is published by NeWest Press of Edmonton. She is the mother of four daughters who did the unforgivable: they grew up. http://wendistewart.writersresidence.com
I had a brilliant idea the other day. The brilliance of this brainstorm is akin to a child (me) standing on the edge of the barn roof, ready to leap off with the understanding that before I hit the bank of snow below me, I would take flight and soar […]
The annual Emo Holly Daze takes place December 5 and 6 this year. This event has been enjoyed by the district for many years. The annual parade takes place Friday evening, December 5, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. Topping off the evening will be a display of […]
Belonging is an essential part of our existence; we need it, we thrive with it. Psychology Today writes, “The innate motivation for connection is deeply embedded in our biological makeup.” Society and those who direct our actions have interfered with that basic need. A simple example is how early in […]
Sometimes mental health takes a dip this time of year as we ready for the inevitable fury of winter. I love a fresh snowfall on a sunny winter’s day, but winter also fills her bag of tricks with brutal winds that come with power outages, icy roads, frozen windshields and […]
I’ve always been a fan of the poetry of Mary Oliver. Always seems unlikely, borders on hyperbole, as her first poem was published in 1963. Let’s say as long as I can remember admiring poetry, I remember Mary Oliver’s poems. Her beautifully simple view of life and the living of […]
We had a drought here in the eastern part of our fair country this past summer and fall, but fair to say the entire country has experienced many challenges due to climate change. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been hit the hardest, local reports say. I’m not convinced we […]
October is the final hurrah for baseball fans, though should the World Series go to seven games this year, November 1 will be the last game, which I believe is the first time November has been able to boast a post season game. Gettin’ chilly for fans, but I’m sure […]
I am willing to assert that not many of us know the name of Elizabeth Ware Packard or the change she brought about during her life. In these times of the erosion of human rights, including women’s rights, her efforts are even more poignant. Elizabeth was born in 1816 in […]
I proudly wore my orange jersey most of September. Don’t worry, I have a collection of orange t-shirts. Today is, as I write this, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I was out and about early, and I didn’t see many orange jerseys and…. it got me thinking. This statutory […]
“The other day.” I love that expression. The other day could be a month ago or two days ago; there are no rules. The only thing “the other day” is limited to is not being today. Anyway, as I cross the line on rambling, the other day I was thinking […]
I never thought I would hear myself say these words, but… I miss my landline. That seems a strange utterance coming from someone who has such a difficult time using a phone of any kind. More accurately, I miss the telephone attached to the wall with enough cord to allow […]
