I’ve been going to the gym these past couple of weeks—and not for the reason you would think. It has been incredibly hot here in the Annapolis Valley. The track at Acadia University circles around the ice surface and, as a result, the temperature on the track is deliciously cold […]
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
Someone asked me the other day why I write. The question wasn’t posed as a challenge but rather as curiosity. And, of course, the same can be asked of why do we read, why do we act in plays, why do we sing, why do we sculpt or paint? Whether […]
Old methods of gardening and caring for the soil are becoming new these days. In light of climate change, there are those individuals who are searching for methods to improve the soil and/or, at the very least, to protect the soil and to reduce its dependency on water. Hopefully, this […]
Life is full of embarrassing experiences and if we didn’t have any such eye-rolling or wincing-worthy moments, I think we might be playing it far too safe. I’ve had my share of such but last week’s incident may have been the funniest, or what certainly ranks in the top 10 […]
I have a love-hate relationship with garbage day. I’m happy to have purged; to have my blue bag frames emptied and fresh bags inserted. My house feels cleaner, but it is not without trepidation. I recycle. I know—not exactly worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize but still. I make sure […]
You know how when you have a sore in your mouth and you can’t keep your tongue away from it, as if your brain needs to confirm something like, “Yup, it still hurts,” as if you are a sucker for punishment? Well, that is what I was feeling last week. […]
It’s Annie’s birthday today. Annie Lahti. July 15th. I don’t think she would mind me telling you that she is 90 today. That’s quite an accomplishment and worthy of honouring her for that alone, but I am honouring Annie for so much more. Annie opened her arms and let me […]
I have two orange cats. Brothers. “Casey” and “Finnegan.” I may have told you about them before; I can’t remember (I’ve turned 60 and I’ve given up trying to remember everything). I love Casey and Finnegan. Well, mostly I love Casey and Finnegan, but some days maybe not so much […]
I was thinking about forgiveness the other day when I was listening to Brian Williams apologize for misrepresenting the truth about his coverage during the Iraq War. It is offensive when news information is reported inaccurately and regardless of our understanding or acceptance of his apology, his career has slammed […]
I was listening to a conversation in a coffee shop the other day where several people were discussing the taste of food (I confess; I was eavesdropping). One person was saying he didn’t like his partner’s potato salad. “It has all the ingredients of your mother’s potato salad,” she replied […]
Dogs are a lot like people. In fact, I watched a video last week of a dog playing the piano and howling along to his own accompaniment. I found myself thinking the dog and I sounded a bit alike. I don’t tend to pound the keys with the same carefree […]
We have been talking about anti-bullying campaigns in schools for years in an effort to keep our children safe. The challenge becomes greater as technology grows and our apparent freedom to post comments anonymously seems to know no bound. We think we bear no responsibility for our words, for our […]
