The breathtaking beauty of these ribbons of tulips grown in the Netherlands is courtesy of a drone image. How I would love to see this in person! Recently I was sitting next to a neighbour (at one of our weekly Wine Wednesday get-togethers) who is from Holland. He started our conversation by asking if I was… Continue reading Tulip Mania…
Month: March 2022
(Im)Patiently waiting…
Marie Kondo would stop breathing if she saw my breakfast table...she wouldn't know where to start! This kind of clutter keeps me company, though, when I can't actually do anything else. By nature, I'm not a tidy person... there was a very good reason why the office area at the store was completely out of… Continue reading (Im)Patiently waiting…
Green…
Although Spring officially arrives this Sunday, March 20, the last few days of winter always seem to drag on forever. This in-between season in my city is messy...the winds leaving a trail of broken branches and twigs along with the mud and slush from the freeze-thaw cycle. But as the snow melts away, the promise of… Continue reading Green…
As the world turns…
I remember my mom watching the soap opera, "As The World Turns." It aired at 1:00 pm, just as I would be heading back to school after the lunch break. I'm sure she couldn't wait for her kids to get out of her hair to enjoy a few minutes of escape in her otherwise hectic… Continue reading As the world turns…
Courage…
Although I do have strong political opinions, I have not wanted to go there on this forum, however, what we are witnessing is a humanitarian issue that can't be ignored. The unprovoked attack on Ukraine should be a wake up call for all of us. How can this be happening again? It's heartbreaking to see… Continue reading Courage…