Today was so special. I had one of my regular coffee hours with a close friend at our favourite A and W. We are both glad they still receive old coupons for some time after expiry. I made another stop on 8th Street then pulled into Sobey’s to pick up a few things. Not realizing…
Month: April 2024
I Surprised Myself
This morning I took a risk. I surprised myself. And I’m glad I did. For this narrative I must give you a bit of backstory. All my life I have not shared any food. No arms entwined with my loved one to feed a forkful of meat or vegetables from each other’s plate. No taste…
The Ironies of Life
Irony of Life: When we want/need something the most, many of us can afford it the least; and when we can afford it the most, we no longer want or need it. When people ask where I grew up, I often say, “I farmed until I was 2.” That line usually gets a smile. I…
On the Brink of Everything
*Grace, Gravity and Getting Old* How do you decide when you have something, or something more, to say? After publishing his 9th book at age 72, Parker Palmer thought he was done. Then, years later, his editor asked if he was working on anything new. He said ‘no’ but the editor wasn’t convinced. For Parker…
Growing Into a Leader
Let me introduce Josh whom I have known since his graduation from high school. I don’t have a picture. He would be embarrassed to be the centre of attention. So I will share my reflection and preserve his anonymity. After trying a few post-high school jobs, Josh settled into what has become a longer-term career…
Grocery Shopping is More Difficult Now
Wow! I am hungry for everything I see – especially in the Bakery section. Recently my spouse and I decided to alter some of our food and eating habits. I found it quite easy to do that while stretched out in my recliner and just talking about it. Kind of a challenge when actually pushing…
My Name is Robert
I met Robert at a Waffle House restaurant on the road from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake. By the way, that is a phenomenally beautiful drive along the river, surrounded by vineyards and historic mansion properties. Memories are flooding in but – back to Robert. We stopped at the Waffle House for a late breakfast…
Singletasking
*Get More Done – One Thing at a Time* I would like to say this book changed my life. But I can’t. Old attitudes and behaviors are hard to shift even in the face of new evidence. I don’t know about you, but I often assumed the persona of being able to multitask at a…
The Power of Habit
*Why We Do What We Do in Life and. . .* I typed ‘motivation’ into Amazon.ca’s little white box and it offered me over 100,000 titles. ‘Psychology of motivation’ reduced the number to over 50,000 titles. But you don’t need me to tell you how pervasive the concept of ‘motivation’ is in all fields of…
New Beginnings
March 31, 2024. Easter Sunday. The foundational creative event that launched the Christian Church. Seems like an appropriate moment to start something new in my own life. Writing. Pinning down some of the multi-directional thoughts that my mind spills out on any given day. Not just my mind. My emotions. And my spirit. Something inside…