Summer 2022 has been a different summer for us. The seasons are about to change so this is a good day for a summer review. Since purchasing this Grand Bend cottage in 1984, our family tradition is to spend most of each summer at our cottage retreat. Time at the cottage always provides a change […]
Enjoying Retirement
Effects of the Culture of Ageing
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be….” — Robert Browning Did Browning imagine the effects of the culture of ageing in the Western world when he penned that famous line of poetry? Or did he expect the note of optimism contained in the poem to serve as an antidote to fear […]
Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer have been more of a challenge in 2022 than in the past. Hot humid weather is always difficult for me as I prefer cooler weather. I don’t hate the summer, but I just don’t do well when it gets too hot. A hiatus from writing blog posts has been part […]
The Practice of Generosity
Earlier this month, the minister of the Unitarian Church that we attend on zoom presented a meditation on the spiritual practice of generosity. The service was billed as a stewardship service. Past experience with stewardship services had me assuming that the service would focus on giving money to the church, tithing, pledging, etc. Just about […]
My Favourite Time of Year
Mid-June to mid-July is my favourite time of year. This is when we get the first brilliant burst of summer. My energy level increases with the welcome, and abundant sunshine. I get things done easily. It’s a seasonal transition — a time for mental and emotional growth and change — before the summer malaise when […]
Rabbits consuming my garden
This year I’m a frustrated gardener as my bedding plants are eaten almost every day. Last month squirrels invaded the attic and required expensive extermination https://www.postworksavvy.com/squirrel-invasion-in-the-attic/ . This month the back garden has become a rabbit feeding station. As well as bedding plants, especially the tender lettuces and spring greens, they ate the young […]
Our Granddaughter’s 9th birthday
Yesterday our granddaughter celebrated her 9th birthday. It was time for a party after two birthdays with Covid restrictions. Her 7th birthday was celebrated on the front steps of her home in April 2020 when the world was locked down and nobody knew how the virus spread. We took wrapped presents, set them on the […]
Squirrel Invasion in the Attic
A few days ago, we learned that squirrels invaded our attic. A squirrel nest with babies in the attic over the garage portion of our house was discovered! Over the winter, we occasionally heard strange sounds in the attic. The sounds were intermittent and happened in areas around the soffits. Both of us would remark […]
National Goof Off Day
In keeping with whimsical themes, I invite readers to celebrate National Goof Off Day! It’s a day to relax and have some fun. After two years of living with fears of the Covid-19 virus and, in recent weeks, watching a war in Ukraine destroy the way of life for millions of innocent people, everyone needs […]
International Women’s Day
March 8, today, is International women’s day. Today I reflect on some early career experiences that shaped my thinking about women’s rights. Most of these happened in the late 60s and early 70s. I know that my history in the workforce is not unique. The incidents I’m describing may seem trivial to some –yet each […]