Anticipation

In about a week’s time I am planning to fly to Australia from Canada. Besides seeing the sights unique to this country, I look forward with anticipation to snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. A friend has offered the use of his underwater camera. My thoughts are that this ocean scenery will be overwhelming and …

Winter Photo by Eunice Sloan

The Way I See It…

It is a strange time, this Covid season.  The unknowns about the virus and uncertainty of how long this season will last is causing a great deal of anxiety. Then there is the psychological impact of missed hugs and missed conversations in person. Many folks are in the winter season of their lives, lonely and …

Journal Photo by Eunice Sloan

Dad’s Diary

It was an interesting and insightful task to transcribe my dad’s diary, which he began when he was just 18 years old. He was the oldest of 9, so had the responsibility of life on the farm early on. Because of this, in the diary he seems older than 18. He kept the diary up …

Autumn Leaves

I hope I can be the Autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift.  Dodinsky

Preserving

What you wish to keep for later is worth preserving. Preserving requires energy, care and attention. This can be applied to canned goods and much more – your home, health, relationships, old photos and other momentos.

Holding Hands

Holding hands. Walking along and talking, or maybe walking in silence. Stay close to the ones you love.