Category Archives: Reflections
Wagon with Red wheels
I have a few tangible items from my childhood. One of those things is this little wagon with red wheels. It is battered and scarred, devoid of the primary coloured blocks and dowels that it at one time held. It … Continue reading
Perspective
Today was the second day in a row that we were at the gym, watching gymnastics and breathing chalk dust. The girls did well, and as always it was fun to watch. The best part was realizing that Shann cn … Continue reading
On the shelf
They sit there. Forgotten relics of a younger age. Gathering dust and collecting memories of childhood dreams and games. Ever watchful. Ever vigilant. Mindful of their manners and too polite to complain of the cramped sitting conditions.
Monday Meanderings
Almost ten years ago, when my girls were much much younger, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy. It was shortly after my youngest was weaned and she saw me as I emerged from the shower. As … Continue reading
Simplifying
Occasionally it pays to break things down and take a different look see at something old and familiar. Case in point Simple Necco waters took me past the events of the day and gave me a new perspective towards today. … Continue reading
Poetry and other things
Gymnasts are a tough bunch. They work hard to make their sport seem easy. But what you see on their meet days doesn’t even begin to reflect all the hard work they do in practice. I was reminded about this … Continue reading
Hiding in Plain Sight
Things around here seem to go hiding with alarming regularity. I swear that this house has an innate tendency to eat things at will. I find that this phenomenon occurs more often if the object is really really important. Very … Continue reading
Under construction
I got home this evening and found this in our living room. It occurs to me that life is a journey that is under constant construction. Not just the state of my living room. I’ll just settle for the person … Continue reading
At the last moment..
I thought that I had my photo for my 365 project all figured out. Then I went to knitting tonight at the Fiber Gallery and I had to park a bit farther away than I anticipated. Suddenly this picture (although … Continue reading