I was reading Dr. Seuss the other day, looking for the meaning of life or, at the very least, looking for words that would help me understand life with a little more ease—a tall order on some days. Dr. Seuss wrote: Sometimes you will never know the value of a […]
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
It is my birthday on Friday (April 29). As I write this, another year has gone, slipped away overnight never to be retrieved, and I find myself remembering birthdays past (as I am inclined to do), where I wander around in my memory searching in corners for treasured moments. Birthdays […]
I have a new favourite book. I stumbled upon it while visiting Linden. I encouraged him, on to my knee, to help me read this fine story with the beautiful illustrations. We shared the message of this book over and over, and I will never tire of the thoughts that […]
My heart has been busy with a bit of longing lately and I’m wondering from where that comes. If I could describe the ache, I would have to say I am homesick, but I’m here in my home so how is that possible? Some years ago, I came upon the […]
The frogs were singing in my pond last week—despite the chilly temperatures and frigid wind. They were singing with their big voices; a whole choir, one trying to outdo the other. “Listen to me,” one croaked. “No, me,” croaked another. It is the official song of spring, even though Mother […]
“Kermit” told us it wasn’t easy being green, but it’s even more not easy being two (if you’ll pardon my grammar). Perhaps that is why we have little memory of being two when we reach my age, though I must confess a lot of things fall into the category of […]
Many of you will have heard of Sam, the dancing Starbucks’ barista from Toronto. He is a YouTube sensation, has appeared on “Ellen,” and made the CBC News, as well as news coverage around the globe. He is an amazing young man. But the truth is he was an amazing […]
Pat Conroy has died. He was a writer who had “great command of the language of the heart,” having penned many books, including “The Prince of Tides” and “The Great Santini,” and always writing the truth of life where childhood is fraught with parents who do harm. He wrote and […]
I’m at the beginning of a new relationship so I’m suffering from the jitters, can’t always think straight, a bit bubbly, and happy. Can’t beat that. We met at the hardware store, not the likeliest of places. A storm was coming and I wanted to stock up on a few […]
Harper Lee has died and with her has gone my dream to sit with her in her back garden in Monroeville, Ala., under a giant sycamore tree, sipping something cool. I would take notes and she wouldn’t mind because we are old friends; have been together since “To Kill A […]
I’ve just come through another Atlantic Canada snowstorm. I’m dug out; found my car and my deck. “Gracie” and I also have recreated our hiking trail somewhat. The snowblower tractor man has come and gone, and he smiled at me sympathetically as I was on the business end of my […]
I love animals. Pets are members of my family, certified members; stand to be counted members of my family. I recently watched a video of an orchestra out on the ocean aboard a floating orchestra pit—an orchestra of oboes and tubas and cellos, and all manner of other orchestral instruments. […]
