Tag Archives: caregiving

Stronger than you think

Posted on April 28, 2017 by admin

  YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK  To all my fellow care givers. The day my dog got killed, right before my eyes, The driver never even apologized He just got out his shovel and scooped up the guts. “Don’t … Continue reading →

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Great People: Home Town Heroes

Posted on April 3, 2017 by admin

  from Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit Great People: Home Town Heroes *from my book Chasing a Butterfly to mark my soft launch and signing Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the ACT Theatre, Maple Ridge, BC Great People: Home Town … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Jack, Whiskey Jack

Posted on March 17, 2017 by admin

  To The Whiskey Jack Eight years old in northern Sask and chopping wood, My axe is poised o’erhead to split a block, Weasel pops his head outside the pile of wood, I wield the axe, add kindling to the … Continue reading →

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Golden Years in Winter

Posted on March 6, 2017 by admin

Today’s Guest Blog is from Jean Vachon, up north, where winter is. My friend Jean says: Here is what I do when I get bored! Not too serious, just my silly humor. We do go dancing every Sunday to keep us … Continue reading →

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Summer Sounds

Posted on February 10, 2017 by admin

Summer Sounds  A Fontanelle by H. W. Bryce Neighbours mowing lawns! Kids on slides! BBQ grill sizzling! Baby cries! Mother sings! Passing cars! Screen door swings, screeches closed To buzzing flies! Folks passing by, chatting! Laughter in the park!! Gamboling … Continue reading →

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I Am the Chooser of My Fate

Posted on February 6, 2017 by admin

  I Am the Chooser of My Fate Free will is what God gave to us, Free will guides my word and deed, I am the chooser of my fate. Some face their duty with a cuss And if their … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of Fear

Posted on February 3, 2017 by admin

  The Other Side of Fear On the other side of fear lies opportunity, A chance to act with pride, to find one’s dignity, A place to make atonement to all you’ve done a wrong, A sinner’s chance to sing … Continue reading →

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