It is a blessing to finish a divorce job, such as installing a ceiling fan. It is a blessing to watch the hay ripen to a soft golden pink. It is a blessing to have your toenails cleaned. The first cup of coffee remains a blessing. The love of my daughters, my wife, my dog, … Continue reading Fan

I am thankful that we have the capacity to love.

The moon is full and a deep buttery yellow- amazing! Packing for Iceland tonight, full of anticipation and excitement.  Tomorrow we fly. The field had sweet whiffs Old gift cards - in this case Starbuck's that Emily gave me for Father's day last year and a Chapters one that Paula had - Norse myths anyone? … Continue reading Monday’s blessings

I am thankful for all of the great recipes I have encountered thus far in life.  I am thankful for their sources.  I am thinking of the tofu burgers that I used to make as an assistant baker for Harmony Farms and the Khyber Cafe in Halifax.  Paula made a version of these this evening. … Continue reading The moon on Sunday.

To feel fully exhausted after working all day at something you care about is a deeply satisfying feeling. Driving back and forth to the dump with your daughter, tunes cranked and the two of you laughing. . . I am thankful for having a new neighbour come and lend me a trailer, and help do … Continue reading Good things from this Saturday

My girls My Sweetie My good boy The beach Warm days I am thankful for these things I am also thankful for that feeling of relief that happens when you first lay down after a long day

The quiet lapping of the Atlantic Ocean The warm sand and walking miles along the beach Friends from far away lands visiting the daisies the daisies the daisies my daughters my wife my puppy dog friends new and old my family lemon cheesecake a new whisky to try (Caldera) for these things, for this day, … Continue reading July the sixth