The first impression was the polished reception room. Corporate. Christian. Corporate Christian. That’s what it screamed – from the pleasant receptionist behind the desk to the pictures of happy traditional families on the wall. To be honest, I half expected the...

I’m suffering from brain drain these days. My brain seems incapable of focusing on anything for longer than a few seconds. I’ve tried to write a few posts, but abandoned them when I couldn’t get anywhere. So here are a few random thoughts to fill up the spaces while I...

Okay, okay, so I'm exagerating a little. But they DID learn to sew today - isn't independent living the next logical step? Nikki was first up.Then Julie took her turn.Their creations - pajama pants! I just had to help with the tough parts - like the crotch and...

On Monday night, we had our third Thanksgiving meal at our friends' Yvonne and George's new home in the country. There were TWENTY NINE people there for supper! It was such a great evening! No, they're not technically our family, but they sure FEEL like family. The...

Last night I got to go to the THEATRE! Yay! It's been a long time (way too long) since I've been to the theatre. I used to go much more regularly - especially when I was studying theatre at university. Now it just seems to be one of those rare luxuries that I just...

1. airplanes2. blogging3. pumpkins4. Nikki, Julie, Matthew, Maddie5. Marcel6. my siblings7. the fact that my siblings were smart enough to marry three of the best people in the world8. my nieces and nephews9. my Mom10. three more bags of clutter ready to leave my...

For some reason, the words of this Martyn Joseph song have been going through my head today.Strange kind of friendIf you ain't got no questionsAnd you ain't on the rideMaybe you're fine where you areNo mystery no magicNo pain in your eyesMaybe you stepped out of the...

These days, many of us live in fast forward – and pay a heavy price for it. Our work, health and relationships suffer. Over-stimulated, over-scheduled and overwrought, we struggle to relax, to enjoy things properly, to spend time with family and friends. The Slow...

Someone mentioned something about my weight a while ago...about image...the endless comments about image. Didn't I feel the pressure to be thin? I said that no, I didn't feel the pressure, because I am exceptional at what I do. I am leaving my music behind me...

I just couldn't resist 🙂