Teaching has ALWAYS been my passion. As early as eight years old, my career path was solidly paved towards teaching. If I learned something, I believed everyone around me wanted – or needed – to know it, too! Lucky for … Continue reading
Another team effort…RL illustrated the leaf, I wrote something to go with it, and SW scribed it on beautifully. Candles burn. Light his way home. Father, brother, son, uncle, friend. Telegraph comes. Life extinguished. Candles burn. His memory and sacrifice … Continue reading
The true colours of nature surround me. Yellow, red, green, brown. But not as you know it most days. Not Crayola sunshine yellow. Brick red. Brilliant green. Rich brown. Subdued. Subtle. Wheat yellow. Cow brown in the distance. Wild autumn … Continue reading
No, this post title does not come with a zillion exclamation marks of excitement or fanfare of its impending arrival. Just not that kind of a post. I planned on writing a post for this day – not holiday … Continue reading
“It is perfectly okay to write garbage— as long as you edit brilliantly.” ~ ~ C. J. Cherryh This afternoon I took myself out on a date to Coles and treated myself to these gems: I didn’t really make any … Continue reading
A small conversation this afternoon inspired me to want to write something…only my congested head and face felt that was a bit ambitious. So I pulled out a box of old writing and took the easy way out – type something … Continue reading
“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.” ~ Helen Keller It’s only been eight months since my last post…. no biggie right? Eeep! I just read Part V – full of my … Continue reading
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” ~ Heraclitus I’m trying to get back on the wagon and throw out a post now and again. … Continue reading
“Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.” ~ Saadi 1. Stare at the “MEd Application Status” subjected email hiding in your junk e-mail folder for a long few minutes suddenly uncertain of the outcome you’re hoping … Continue reading
February 2000 Grade 12 Allow me to introduce a journal entry I was required to complete in Grade 12 English. I begrudged many of our journal assignments, but did manage to enjoy the “Life is…” metaphor assignment. I even somewhat … Continue reading
Repeated Note: So, I recognize these are likely the most boring, odd posts for me to be writing and expecting people to read. They are partly inspired by my sister who suggested I write a “How To” post about changing … Continue reading
“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” ~ Michael N. Castle … Continue reading
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“If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” – Epictetus A movie about gloves. Or most would say romance. What I truly think it’s about is not holding back.…
“I like that time is marked by each sunrise and sunset whether or not you actually see it.” ~ Catherine Opie I had a busy, busy, busy summer this year. Busy, yet also low-key and somehow magically perfect. I arrived … Continue reading
Because not everyone in Calgary is a Cowboy
Learning how to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Crazy is relative. Just ask my relatives. And music!
