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Back Stories
Years ago I used to play Dominoes at my friend Veronica’s house and there was always a pot roast in…
Bumble
A land lost in time runs ruin through a park I know. Steeped in tradition, its tiles play tic-tac-toe through…
Regarding alligators
“See you later alligator. . . In a while crocodile” In the late 50s, a husband and wife invited an…
The Guest House
In the 70s, a study called The Marshmallow Test occurred where psychologists convinced school-aged children to resist a marshmallow placed…
those crazy girls
In the fall of 2007, my sister Debbie & I went to our mother’s to clean up her garden which…
Time Well Spent
Breaking all records for publishers, 2015 was a windfall year for colouring enthusiasts. A healthy way to improve everything from…
Prayer in action
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” On most Sunday…
It’s What Friends Do
“The first book I ever purchased was In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Incidentally, after 43 years, the fascination with…
The sweetness of doing nothing
As a teenager, Wanda Bender worked at Mary’s Restaurant in Monkland, Ontario. It was an old place with plenty of…
The Bond
Defined as the foundation of youth, an auntie is the epitome of the French Canadian experience. Generous with their time,…
The best boss I ever had
“My friend Veronica often said she would send somebody good to watch over me, when she was gone. I think…
Thank you for my Freedom
What can be won by a little inspiration? As Canadians recognize and continue to honour our Veteran’s on this 80th…
the girls
Each morning as my gaze looks onto the yard, I’m reminded of the perennials that were planted the year we…
Stardust
Any generation who’s visited a corner store has long revered their favorite sweets. Toted in baby strollers or riding banana…
This is the House
Born in the bread-basket of Bakersfield, California, Carrie Keller is one of 9 children. The town’s home-like feel connected its…
Eye of the Beholder
With a wistful eye, my mother described watching the film How Green was my Valley as a reflection of her…
Phersephene, the Great
“This story was a ‘challenge’ at last May’s Writers Group for Prince Charles III Coronation. He only pops in at…
As Butterflies Danced
“After watching the Monday Morning Motivation Show with the Seeker Chicks a couple of times last year, it was no…
Wondrous Life – Stephen Douris
“After watching the Monday Morning Motivation Show with the Seeker Chicks a couple of times last year, it was no…
Wisdom of Teacups
On a century family farm on the 9th concession, the eldest girl in a family of eight had her heart…