In, around and beyond our village
A young barefoot child in a tattered pair of swim trunks stares under her hand, beyond the ocean and hazy distance, north towards Miami. Such stories she has heard, tales … Continue reading A voice calls out in the wilderness
Let not one foul VRBO erase a lifetime of ecstatic explorations !
Be kind and unwind.
Isn’t it grand that one can still learn valuable lessons at any age? A recent vignette during a family visit woke me up and made an indelible stamp on my … Continue reading Stormy lessons
installment three Jaret held Bernadette as she sobbed in his arms the morning Kendra was born. He tried to console her as best a bewildered husband can. “Honey, we have … Continue reading Over the Sea Wall
The price of gas should discourage one from a road trip, yet the sights, tastes and aromas, a mere 8 hours away can be worth every penny. The journey, not … Continue reading Ontario road trip
Installment two Bernadette made certain that her sister was occupied. She quickly took the certificate out of the scrapbook in the nursery and tucked it under her arm. She took … Continue reading Over the Seawall
Spring hides asleep beneath the white. Joy suppressed, will reignite. Optimism will take flight For now, we wait, and holding tight, We hide beneath down through the night My buried … Continue reading Crating Hope
Our very first home was in Hintonburg, Ottawa. In early 1980, not married, just a young couple, madly in love and looking for a place to spend the rest of … Continue reading The Mulberry Tree
Forty years and going strong. The vocal cords and melodic harmonies of the Castenchel choir. Last night the choir celebrated what they hope will be the first concert in a … Continue reading WE HAVE HAD SINGING
Guest blogger: LOLITA KEYRAIÑA ROY I was asked to write this to share with the readers just what can happen to an elderly lady of 98, when she is overstimulated … Continue reading Unexpected Adventures
A novel : First installment It was perfect. As she held the doll close, cooed, and rocked it, she was unaware of the expression on the craftsman’s face. He was … Continue reading Over the Seawall
Wandering Wakefield 