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Collectors Item

(for my Dad) For many years I collected souvenir thimbles. I have more than 350 of them from all over the world. In recent years I have collected teapots. I guess I get that from my Dad. He collected flags, matchboxes, model boats and a multitude of things in between. He had a need to…

Slow Driver

There have been a handful of times in my life that I haven’t wanted to “leave.” My earliest memory was at nine years old when my Dad was discharged from the military. I remember sitting in the backseat of the car with an empty feeling inside as we drove away from our neighborhood in Ontario.…

But It’s Heavy!

Have you ever complained about your circumstances? If I’m being honest, I have, a lot! Maybe my back hurts too much or I’m stressed at work, there’s not enough money this month or my car broke down. My complaints may be valid but too often I forget that the circumstances could be much worse. Having…

What’s Your Memory?

It’s no secret to anyone who knows me. I love Christmas! When I was little Christmas was always so awesome. We didn’t have much money but Mom always made it special. Some years there was a silver artificial tree and other years there was a live tree. They were always beautifully decorated with tinsel that…

Falling Down

When we were kids we played a game called “London Bridge.” We would stand in a circle holding hands and sing a snappy little tune that went like this: “London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down my fair lady.” Then we would fall to the ground giggling. It…

Don’t Curse Your Future

We’ve all done it. We have complained about the situations we find ourselves in whether it be our jobs, our relationships or just life’s circumstances. Sometimes we would rather wallow in pity than actively look for a way to create change. When we speak these words we are effectively cursing our future. Instead we should…

Last Call

Have you been watching the news? Do you understand what is happening? My mind tells me to be reasonable but my heart tells me to believe what I know to be true. I really believe that we are living in the last days. The ones the “crazy” people have been standing on the street corners…

Still Here

Have you ever had that warm feeling of a bygone memory? That has been happening to me a lot lately. There is no warning. It just happens. One memory is waking up on a gorgeous Saturday morning in the summer when we lived in Sebec. Ken was up, had already made coffee and was watching…

I was surprised but not shocked at the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Paris Olympics this year. I think sad is a better word. Some will disagree with me that the ceremonies were overshadowed by the outright demonic atmosphere that was present. They had nothing to do with the spirit of competition, athleticism and excellence.…

Gentle of Spirit

My eldest sister is one of my favorite people. She hasn’t had the easiest life but has somehow managed to overcome the many situations she has faced with strength and persistence. If you ask her she will tell you it is only because of her belief in God that she has held on. Growing up…