I don’t know where September went. Between our trip to PEI and our cruise, the month passed by in the blink of an eye. And the weather felt more like July than September! Now that we’re a week into my favourite month of the year, it’s time for my September 2025 goals update.
Where I’m From poem … Strong steeped tea
October is I’m Just Me Because Month—a time to celebrate the things that make us unique. It felt like the perfect time to dust off the Where I’m From poem I started earlier this year but never finished.
A Prince Edward Island farewell
This week, we made the 1,800 kilometre drive to Prince Edward Island on Canada’s Atlantic coast to get our daughter Colleen moved and settled in her new home. Instead of my usual Sunday post, today I’ll provide a glimpse into this heavenly corner of the planet.
What happy surprises will you find on Serendipity Day?
August 18 is Serendipity Day, a day when we’re all encouraged to look for the unexpected good things in life. At a time when everyone could benefit from an extra dose of positivity, will you join me in a little serendipity? It will be good for your soul!
Throwback Thursday – Benefits of living a greener life
Over the years, I’ve discovered that living a greener life has advantages for us as individuals in addition to the benefits for our beautiful Earth. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from May 2023 discusses six surprising joys and benefits I’ve discovered on my sustainable living journey.
Stillness – A poem to restore calm
Hello friends. I’m away this weekend, calming the busyness of life at our Alpha weekend. As I pondered my need for stillness this week, I wrote a poem that I wanted to share with you. I hope you enjoy it!
Throwback Thursday – A poem inspired by nature’s beauty
Nature’s beauty provides a tonic for the soul! Today’s Throwback Thursday post features a poem inspired by a Vancouver Island sunrise.
Christmas memories – A poem about what matters
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! With the preparations out of the way, it’s time to make some new Christmas memories. Today’s post features a Christmas poem about a mismatched Christmas tree. It’s a reminder that we can find joy even when things aren’t perfect.
25 years after Y2K – How are we doing?
In recent weeks, I’ve been thinking back to December 1999 a lot. A quarter of a century after we welcomed the 2000s, I thought it would be interesting to look back at how my world, and the world in general, has changed in the 25 years since Y2K threatened to rain on our new year’s parade.
Throwback Thursday – Sprinkling a little Christmas cheer
Are you looking for ways to sprinkle some kindness and Christmas cheer into a world that desperately needs it? You’ll love today’s Throwback Thursday post.