“That’s a good word for you,” my friend commented when I told her my word is Journey for 2021. It was over a cheese plate and mock cocktails one New Year’s Eve years ago when a gathering of friends decided to each create a word for the year and then help each other stay accountable. Although I have lost touch with a few of those friends, this girlfriend and I faithfully stayed connected including sharing our intentions for the new year. She’s been a confident, a good listener and prayer warrior ...
Extraordinary in the Ordinary-IWSG
The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs Recently a writer friend commented on the ordinary setting of my non-fiction story, "An Easter Thank-you," published in Easter Stories & More by Inscribe Press. The story took place in a Tim Horton's donut shop. For Canadians, Tim Hortons has been a popular ...
Easter Stories & More Blog-Hop
Today I have the honour of being the final post (along with Alison-Lynn) for the Easter Stories & More blog-hop. Easter Stories & More is a collection of writings from multiple authors in multiple genres--even recipe writing!-- by Inscribe Press. Today is also Easter Sunday. Very fitting that I would be posting today about this encouraging collection (that can be enjoyed year-round by the way!) as one of my writings in this collection titled "An Empty Tomb" is a devotion written from the ...
A Rocky Mountain Dream
On cue, most Sunday early evenings, I hear the chime of a text message. My eldest sister. "The great Canadian Baking Show is ON" "Tournaments of Champions....Food Channel. Then to biscotti on The Great Canadian Baking Show." "In anticipation of the Great Canadian Baking Show I baked a cake. The cake mix and canned icing were only a few months past 'best by' date so I decided to live dangerously. Not bad except for the metallic taste." My eldest sister lives a 30 hour drive away. ...
IWSG-Why do you read what you read?
The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Today's Question - Everyone has a ...
Lessons from a Nun, a War, & a $50 egg
“Listen to this,“ my friend said. I looked up from the letter before me written on line-less, thin paper now faded yellow. “Our dear Mother Superior is good and kind to us all, but here in China we learn to pass by with many things. You mentioned that living was very high in Toronto, it is the same here as the money is very low, 1 egg is fifty dollars; about 4 years ago sugar was twelve dollars a pound, since that time we have not bought one ounce of it, & for butter I have not ...
