I am a born and raised Canadian and understand as an Ontarian that my winters will include snow, slush and icy conditions. I was taught as a child to wear my snow boots so I had a better grip when I walked the sidewalks (and my parents preferred my feet stayed dry too). We also …
Saying Goodbye
Yesterday, we put my friend’s father to rest after a very short struggle with cancer. It has brought so many thoughts and feelings to the forefront. My friend is a little older than me and her father was a little older than my father. We are also both only children and this has been …
War & Peace
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row” Wednesday was Remembrance Day in Canada; we took the time to acknowledge the soldiers who have served in the past and still fight in the present. “That mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid …
Props! Halloween Edition
This is a last minute Halloween PROPS! to inspire you before this evening's festivities. In Toronto, we hope the rain will hold off until we are cozy in our living rooms after some trick or treating. The picture above is from one of the Halloween themed snacks done by my daughter’s school. Cute Clementine Pumpkins! …
PROPS!
SPROUTING COMMUNITY: Toronto Library to Roll Out Book Lending Machines at Union Station | The Toronto Star I like the idea of a book dispenser to pick up a new read. It will encourage people who don’t normally use the library system to participate. But the best part in my opinion? Having a convenient spot …
Sprouting Balance 