Published inGlobetrotters·PinnedMember-onlyGrapevines & Olive Groves of an Italian VillageRocca San Giovanni, Italy Offers a Bountiful Harvest — This month’s writing prompt on the topic of harvesting and food was intriguing. At first I just thought of local Fall finds in Southern Ontario, but had yet to make my way into enjoying the local Autumn experiences and foods to go along with it. I then thought back to…Monthly Challenge4 min readMonthly Challenge4 min read
Published inGlobetrotters·Oct 26Member-onlyA Tiny Painted Turtle is a Treasured SouvenirA Little Trinket from Mexico I Bought Many Years Ago — Way back in the early 90s, my friend and I started taking regular vacations to Cancun. The first trip was for a late February winter break (a.k.a Reading Week for Canadian universities). By the end of that first week there, we were hooked. The beaches, the entertainment teams, the music…Monthly Challenge3 min readMonthly Challenge3 min read
Published inA Taste for Life·Oct 26Member-onlyVibes of BlueA Poem Inspired by The Color and Mood… — A Taste For Life1 min readA Taste For Life1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Oct 21Member-onlyA Grand Gryphon in GuelphThis University of Guelph Landmark Always Makes an… — Sculpture1 min readSculpture1 min read
Published inThe DIY Diaries·Oct 19Member-onlyThree Ingredient Fruit & More Snack Combos — Part 2Six Healthy Three-Ingredient Portion Controlled Fruit Snack Plates — Easy to Make and Fun to Eat. — 1. Fruity Pistachio Combo: Grapes, Tangerine & Pistachios I eat a handful of pistachios several times a week in the evening. I find it is a great protein to alleviate hunger with a small portion. It can be even more satisfying to combine them with some one or two delicious fruits. This is my most recent spontaneous DIY…The Diy Diaries3 min readThe Diy Diaries3 min read
Published inA Taste for Life·Oct 15Member-onlyCelebrating Life Can be Both Sad and JoyfulTears, Reflection, Laughter and Reconnection at a Memorial — Today I attended a memorial service of a lifelong friend’s mother. I had been dreading the weeks leading up to this time, when I first heard she had taken ill, and she was unlikely to recover. I almost needed to be a little distant while showing my steadfast support in…A Taste For Life2 min readA Taste For Life2 min read
Published inIn Living Color·Oct 13Member-onlyStunning Views of St. John’sSunny Late September Views of a Year Ago — Just over a year ago, I took my first trip to awesome St. John’s, Newfoundland. This brief escape was even shorter than originally intended. Last year in late September, a hurricane warning caused a cancelled flight with the option of delaying departure by a day. …In Living Color3 min readIn Living Color3 min read
Published iniPoetry·Oct 11Member-onlyDrizzle of an October Nighta poem — Ipoetry1 min readIpoetry1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Oct 11Member-onlyA Cute Tiny Selection from the Candy BarA Mini Bag of Candy Cuteness — Candy1 min readCandy1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Oct 5Member-onlyThis Song is Groovy and Sweet After Many YearsA Nostalgic Radio Song from 1988 — The Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
