Springtime and sunshine

It was a golden afternoon. The sun was out and the air was warm. It was 15 degrees outside but it felt too hot for coats. We were walking to get groceries for dinner. And the day was beautiful. The winter in lockdown felt long. And it was so lovely to feel the weather turn […]

Ugly

For Debbie’s One Word Sunday

Fresh mint in my ice tea

It’s a five year old memory now. This was taken the night my husband found out his good friend was dying. I knew he was devastated by the news. But he wasn’t talking. He just quietly cooked dinner and put fresh mint in my ice tea. For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

Grand

Taken on our way to Dartmoor. For the old Daily Post Photo Challenge #145: Grand

On hope

I recently read an excellent interview on the Rust Belt Girl. It’s a blog I follow by the lovely Rebecca Moon Ruark. The interview was with author Eliese Colette Goldbach — a writer from the rust belt of America. A thought-provoking and honest piece, the questions and answers ranged from Goldbach’s time working at a steel mill to […]

I had my COVID vaccination yesterday

And other than a sore arm this morning, I’m ok! We went to a local church a few blocks away that was turned into a vaccination centre. I hardly had to wait for my turn. There was a lovely nurse who was free to administer the vaccine as soon as I walked in. A quick […]

Let there be light!

For the old Daily Post Photo Challenge #… Oh no. I’ve lost count!: Let there be light!

Please book your COVID-19 vaccinations

I received the text last Friday. It was just a short note from my doctor inviting me to book in a time to get my COVID-19 vaccination. I hadn’t given much thought to getting vaccinated. I knew my turn was coming, but I’d thought it would come much later. When I first heard the news […]

A memory of a fallen leaf

For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday A happy weekend to you! 😊

10 Day Travel Photo Challenge – Day 10

Last one! 😁 My Dusty Flip-Flops nominated me last month for this challenge. And it’s been a lot of fun. The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge is where we post a photo a day for 10 days from our travels without an explanation and nominate another blogger to do the same. I will forego the […]

10 Day Travel Photo Challenge – Day 9

My Dusty Flip-Flops nominated me last month for this challenge! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge is where we post a photo a day for 10 days from our travels without an explanation and nominate another blogger to do the same. I will forego the last bit and invite anyone who is interested in sharing […]

10 Day Travel Photo Challenge – Day 8

The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge is where we post a photo a day for 10 days from our travels without an explanation and nominate another blogger to do the same. I will forego the last bit and invite anyone who is interested in sharing their images to participate! Thank you My Dusty Flip-Flops for […]