

A Raccoon Tale: The Sequel
In early April I wrote about three baby raccoons being retrieved by Mama raccoon from our attic. On Thursday it became apparent that one...


Celebrating Moms
The best part of my life is hanging with my children. I feel fortunate and grateful every day because of them. And I very much...


Wallpaper Wizardry
My mom and her younger sister have a lot of fun together. And both love to improve spaces in the home. It was thus completely natural...


Brothers and Sisters
My brother is busy...really really busy. He and I are very different people in many ways yet wildly similar in others. I treasure and...


Food Rules
Healthy eating...an issue top of mind for many parents. At the children's annual physicals, their doctor was aghast that the children had...


A Raccoon Tale
In mid January we realized that a Mama raccoon had taken up residency in our attic. We were making arrangements to humanely remove her...


Good Food, Good Friends
Good food and good friends go together like bacon and eggs or fish and chips. Speaking of fish and chips, I enjoyed a friend's company...


Damp and Cold
In Canada we so look forward to spring. Then it comes and we become cold and damp every time it rains. Yet it feels better than the...


Small Indulgences
Expense accounts... It is rare these days, with four children and the many expenses that come with them, that I have any extra money left...


Country Moon
Norma Walton and her youngest son admire a bright country moon in Mount Albert.