Long before I became a writer, I was a reader. From childhood until today, books have been my comfort, joy and inspiration. The library is one of my happy places, and when life hurts, I return to the pages of my favorite books, finding solace there only well-loved...
A week ago, on a remote Saskatchewan highway, sixteen people were killed and thirteen others injured in a crash between a semi-trailer truck and a bus carrying players, coaches, a trainer, a local radio announcer and others associated with a Canadian junior (ice)...
I don’t often blog about writing, but in the past few months I’ve been thinking about what and why I write. Whilst these experiences are mine, I suspect that published or not, other writers will recognize bits of themselves in me. And if you’re a...
Since Tech Guy works in Toronto, English Rose and I spent this week’s school holiday there with him. It’s been a time for our little family to have a whole week together (something we’re rarely able to do) and also visit with members of our extended...
When February slips into March and, irrespective of whether the new month comes in like a lion (as it has for my friends in the UK), or a lamb (here in the Rideau Valley), it’s the time of year when my thoughts always turn to my life in England. Although there...
Since February is the month of love, it’s a chance to celebrate a few of my favourite things and remind myself to be grateful for blessings big and small. 1. My family Tech Guy buys me chocolate “just because.” And when I’m on deadline,...
