Strong feelings are a blessing Paula playing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' is a blessing. A nice send-off is a blessing  

Sometimes cliche or obvious things are blessings and it is easy to take them for granted.  Today I stopped the forward motion of the lawnmower by the rose bush. There were rose petals littering the grass all around and in some ways it may have been better not to disturb them.  I stopped the motion … Continue reading Taking the time. . . 

It is indeed a blessing to sit in a car or truck with your daughter as she begins to learn to drive using a standard transmission. I donated half of my entire wardrobe today and I instantly felt freer!

Fireworks viewed from the deck, near the ocean  Time to relax in the afternoon.  A bit of time chatting on the phone with sweet Emily Sarah being home For these things I am thankful.

The tall grass in the field and walking through it with my eyes closed, straight into the dying sunlight, letting the grass brush against my outstretched hands and trusting that each footfall will go where it needs to. Not afraid, but alert with the delight of hearing the world and being so very alive. The … Continue reading 9 for 29

I always felt happy visiting Norma.  She was sure of herself and had a mischievous sense of humour.   We visited her at the hospital in Tatamagouche once and Paula had given her a kiss.  Norma looked at me and asked me if i would also give her a kiss - on the neck!  Early … Continue reading Norma

It is good to be tired from physical work. Today is one of the most blessed days and a great day to be thankful for being a teacher - last day of the school year! I am thankful for the fireflies and their continuing magic. I am thankful for my sweet girls. I am thankful … Continue reading School’s out!

I am sitting on my deck overlooking the field.  The wind is rustling in the leaves of a nearby poplar.  The larches pick up the song and join in.  There is the far off sound of traffic, lawnmowers, songbirds.  The sky is many hues of robin's egg. The field today had expanses of snow white … Continue reading Copper and gold

Amazing to see the owl at the side of the road. Calming to hear the gentle lapping of the sparkling waves The first cold beer today Sarah's soft voice The cool night air the feeling of being freshly clean after a shower Paula's patience Emily's voice on the phone These are a few of my … Continue reading dia del sol