Wonderment

Christmastime, for those of us who celebrate, often elicits feelings of nostalgia as we think back to our younger selves and (hopefully) the family traditions that made us feel warm inside. For me, everything about Christmas was welcome—the tree, the sparkling lights, the baking, the visits to and fro, the turkey dinners, and of course, …

Not Just Any Card

So strange, yet welcomed. Overwhelmingly so. Until now, I’d never seen it before and yet, there it was in his very own writing. My name, my husband’s name and his name on a Christmas card. From him to us. I mean, there is a chance that he had added his name to a card or …

Another Christmas Season Come and Gone…

The only ornament on our tree for Christmas. Here’s hoping that next year I can change it to, ‘Baby, it’s Hawaii outside!”. It really is hard to believe that another holiday season is coming to a close. Different as it was, it was something to look forward to and soon, there will be that familiar …

To Decorate or Not to Decorate?

I’m at a quandary. Part of me wants to decorate for Christmas like we’ve never decorated before since there isn’t much else to look forward to in the upcoming holidays. Yet, there is another part of me that just wants to keep it basic. After all, no one else will be in our house except …

Favourites? Oh, Do Tell.

If you celebrate Christmas, my guess is that you have a few favourites/traditions from times past that you look forward to partaking in each season. Naturally, some things will have to look different this year given the pandemic, but I’m going to focus our efforts on those things that still can be enjoyed. Ready to …

The Look and Feel of the Season

Christmas is just over a month now and my feelings are mixed. Many of us are in lockdown or likely soon facing it. COVID-19 numbers are reaching new heights and death tolls sadly continue to add up. Hoarding has already begun again and the reality that healthcare systems cannot keep up weights heavily. Not exactly …

Cheeky or Catty?

I wonder if she's feeling a little Cheeky ... I'm thinking maybe so?!  After all, she's standing in front of her own heated house, with her very own Christmas stocking sporting a picture of herself.  If nothing else, I think it would be fair to say that she's a little bit spoiled, BUT she's worth it:-). …

Easter or Christmas All Over Again?

If it weren't for the fact that I was born and raised in the "True North, strong and free", I might be Surprised by the weather this Easter weekend.  Notice that I said 'might'.  While the 'True North' and 'strong' parts speak true for those of us who live in Canada, it seems that we, …

Don’t Perpetuate the Cycle

The holiday season is almost over for another year, which means that it is back to work for most of us--if not already, soon.  It's hard not to Mope about with this coveted time off having come and gone so quickly, each year passing progressively moreso, it seems.  Add to that one's reflection on their last year's …

One, Two, Three…

Waiting...for our lone apple to ripen.  '"Ahhh...the lost days of summer." Definitely NOT waiting (in Anticipation of)...and I really don't have to explain this one given the season, do I?  "Waddle on, Big Guy.  Hurry..."   (Picture rendered from Social media) And, couldn't wait..."Oops, but yum!" Anticipation