A stranger, in rough, dusty clothes stood at the exit to the shopping plaza holding a sign, “I’m hungry and out of work.” As we approached the corner in our car, Tom turned to me and said, “Have you any change?” I scrambled through the chaos of computer, cords etc. that cover my feet every…
Photo by Join the Coffee Party Movement It’s been a long election campaign and I’m glad it’s nearly over. Some of us may have lost patience with all the political rhetoric. Some of us may have enjoyed the entire ride. Regardless of how we are feeling, in Canada we can cast our ballot without fear…
Oct 12 We’re home! Hallelujah! Traffic on the drive home was pretty reasonable. We ran into bumper to bumper, stop and go traffic on hwy 12 just south of Orillia. Tom took my suggestion of trying a concession road. Because we know the area well, we were able to follow the smaller side roads all…
October 10 How do I describe this journey today – beautiful, spectacular, fabulous, brings tears to my eyes. Last night on Facebook I received a picture of an autumn scene. The leaves were so brightly colored leaves that someone asked, “Is this real or has the color been enhanced? Today we drove through the real…
Oct. 8 We’ve had a day surrounded by God’s golden paintbrush. Mile after mile of fall colors based in the deep gleaming blue of Lake Superior, as you can see by our pictures. My little camera has done its best. Tonight we’ve settled into the Best Northern Motel – our first real motel on this…
For me, Thanksgiving carries the indescribable joy and gratitude that comes with the miracle of new life. Monday, October 11, 1965, my son David was born. God’s second fabulous gift of love for our family. The Thanksgiving David turned six, his grandparents came from Lion’s Head, ON to our home in Timmins to celebrate with…
Sept. 7 Day 9 We had a slow start this morning. My sister Anne’s phone call finally woke us at 8:30. Still, we were packed, had breakfast and on the way by 10:30. Our trek across the prairies began today. Miles of flat straight smooth road stretched out across acres and acres of golden wheat…
Oct. 5&6 Days 35 &36 Moving On Once again I am writing about two days. Last night we had dinner with Claudia and Will. Back at their home, we had a wonderful, long conversation. At 11:30 when we all reluctantly brought the evening to an end, I had no desire or energy to write up…