Just a thought… If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep though poppies grow in Flanders fields. [John McCrae] As Rob and I have walked the small Pleasantville streets of Sidney, BC the past week, we have both noticed and commented on the proliferation of poppies on people’s lapels. And not
Just a thought… There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow. [Orison Swett Marden] Whew. One more day until the world finds out what’s happening south of our borders. Maybe you’re reading this from the US; I hope things go smoothly and
Just a thought… If I cannot make it better, I will not make it worse. [Mira Frankl] This is the blog I never wanted to write, but knew one day would have to be penned. And I will beg your indulgence in reading it. On Wednesday morning, one of our dear Mira’s two sons texted
Just a thought… We were practically singing (or was it “signalling?”) in the rain as we emerged into the BC downpour on Saturday from our voting station in North Saanich on provincial Election Day. First off, yes, we had our voting on a Saturday! I love that, especially for the folks who work Monday to
Just a thought… Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation. [Rumi] I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. You know me: I don’t like to leave it unexpressed. This past week we had yet another