The Backyard
“Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.” – Cicero – The large Manitoba Maple shaded most of our backyard causing it to feel cool, and at certain parts of the day, dark. Early on, the entire yard was lawn and it was the crab grass that grew the best. Eventually, pink and grey […]
Navigating the Community College Landscape Toward Relationship and Community
Seeking True North: Charting a Course of Inquiry I returned to school, in 1993, seeking community – something I felt that I had lost somewhere over the duration of my teaching journey. I pursued my personal quest for teacher conversation and entered into a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education degree program at a satellite […]
An Early Friendship Memory Holds a Life Lesson
Kim showed up at my school when we were both in grade six. I liked her short sassy haircut and how she was an excellent ball player. When Kim hit the ball, it would fly out of the park. She had a good arm and I was intrigued. She lived in one of the modern […]
A Really Bad Bar Fight
When Dr. L asked me to bend forward, backward and sideways, it was no trouble for me to touch my toes, reach back or slide my hand down the side of either leg. “The pain is at its worst at night. I’m getting no sleep,” I said. “Go to emergency at Sunnybrook. Ask for an […]
Reflections
Sunday February 23, 2024 What a wonderful bed I slept in last night. A king size. Now I wonder if the new queen mattress we just ordered was a wise choice. In the king, we didn’t bump up against one another, but we were still close enough to touch. Outside the sliding glass door of […]
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dear Youngest Sister
Saturday February 10, 2024 Few days have passed when I don’t think of my sister Jacquelin and wish we could speak again, drink coffee together, and walk in the ravine. I know full well she wasn’t a cold-weather person, but perhaps she’d agree to a snow shoe. Had Jacquelin not died, she’d be living out […]
About Whatever Comes Up
For months I have been contemplating a blog. I intend to share thoughts about everyday life experience. My life skills coach training continues to nurture my interest in personal problem solving with a focus on a healthy relationship with the self, the family, and the community. I also expect to be exploring dimensions of friendship, […]