No matter our political leanings, the events last week at Capitol Hill shocked us all. It made me think again what ‘greatness’ really is. Leaders who can deny personal ambition for the common good, and whose egos can include critics in their inner circle of advisers, are rare indeed. It’s natural and not wrong to … Continue reading What is Greatness? →

God’s Wonders Did you see it? Last week the news was full of what they called ‘the Great Conjunction’ and ‘the Star of Bethlehem’. It’s been nearly 400 years since Saturn and Jupiter passed so close to each other in the sky, and nearly 800 years since the alignment occurred at night and wasn’t obscured … Continue reading The Great Conjunction →

Luke 1:46-55 May you be captivated again this Christmas by the wonder of the incarnation and the joy of your salvation.

When our daughter was born in the early 80s, ‘swaddling’ was making a comeback. The midwife wrapped Emma gently yet snuggly in the cotton receiving blanket in a fashion that would help her feel warm, secure and content; I was encouraged to do likewise each time she needed changing. Help! I was in the maternity … Continue reading Swaddled for Us →

I’m certainly not a twitcher - someone who obsesses about searching out rare birds and travels far and wide to tick one off their list. Nor am I a birder. They are more passive, willing to just enjoy any bird they see, but for them it’s still a hobby and for that you need to … Continue reading The Redwing and The Robin →

We now have two home extensions: the Zoom Room and the Garden Grotto. The Zoom Room came first and took a lot of getting used to. Now, it’s our place to welcome visitors and meet with friends even from other countries and continents. I’m more comfortable than before and sometimes forget it’s virtual. I feel … Continue reading Hospitality in Lockdown →

It was important yesterday morning to take 2 min on our doorstep with the neighbours in quiet reverence, remembering those who died in past wars and praying for those caught up in conflicts in our world today. Some of my older friends are showing great resilience during these days of pandemic. They are coping patiently … Continue reading Resilient Seniors →

Do you feel you’re on an emotional rollercoaster as we navigate life through this pandemic? Some days you feel you’re thriving while other times you feel you’re barely surviving. You are not alone! We can experience so many emotions in the course of a day: anxiety and confusion, irritation, frustration and even anger. There is … Continue reading Emotional Rollercoaster? →

As a child my hands were often in the dirt. I made mud pies and pottered in the garden. I would often be found burying the little mice and birds caught by my cat. In many ways, I was messy. If my mother got me ready early for a party, it was impossible for me … Continue reading How clean are your hands? →