Midway through the year I took some time to reflect on the first half of 2012 and highlight some of the important and memorable things that had happened in my life. Even though that post is now only six months old, [continue reading…]
This month I’m participating in the December photo a day challenge. I’m sharing my photos daily on Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr, and weekly here on Alphabet Salad.
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I‘m guessing I was not all that different from most kids in this regard, but the first words from my mouth when I bounded into the house after school was, “What’s for dinner?”
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A new year is almost here, stretching ahead of us and holding all sorts of possibilities – some anticipated and others as-yet unknown… some within our control and others beyond… some long-planned and others spontaneous. [continue reading…]
Yesterday it snowed, and snowed, and snowed… and then it snowed some more. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating just a little – we only got around 15 centimetres (6 inches) of the white stuff here in Windsor – but I do believe this [continue reading…]
My morning began with a healthy dollop of rich, creamy eggnog in my freshly-brewed cup of espresso, accompanied by a breakfast of Eggnog Panettone French Toast… which was pretty delicious, if I do say so myself! [continue reading…]
Back in the heat of summer, when the holiday season was still way off in the dreamy distance, my husband and I decided that this year we would fly back to Victoria, BC and spend Christmas with my family. [continue reading…]
This month I’m participating in the December photo a day challenge. I’m sharing my photos daily on Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr, and weekly here on Alphabet Salad.
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It’s good to stop, sometimes, and take a quick inventory of the things in your life for which you’re grateful at that moment in time. In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. [continue reading…]
In my dreams
I am an eloquent wordsmith,
effortlessly fashioning unformed thoughts into written wisdom [continue reading…]
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
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Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and [continue reading…]
This month I’m participating in the December photo a day challenge. I’m sharing my photos daily on Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr, and weekly here on Alphabet Salad.
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Most of my day was spent on holiday-related pursuits – listening to Christmas music, shopping for gifts, enjoying a gingerbread latte, wrapping presents… that sort of seasonal goodness. I was happy and busy… yet [continue reading…]
