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Retirement verses long term care. People move mom or dad or older family into these beautiful hotel like atmospheres only to realize after the move they are very regulated and take away much freedom and care is often not what is expected. They may be pretty however they are overseen by regulations and authority andContinue reading “Care is ongoing … not a one time decision”

Today in the wee hours of the morning before I was really awake I was in my smoky time.  That time in rest when I am between spiritual dream time and fully humanly conscious time.  It is the time where I often get a question to ponder and write about before my morning tea orContinue reading ““What would you do if …?””

Today I saw on the news reports how legions are looking at the final curtain. This saddens me while it also causes me to ask and wonder about natural endings. I personally belong to a chorus and this question has crossed my mind, is this the end of our chorus? As I read about bookContinue reading “Change is not a bad word…”

As I awaken each morning there is a tree on the south side of the house that is visible from my bed through the window. I watch this tree each morning, 365 days a year, and now have watched it since 2017. That does not seem like a long time considering, not only my lifeContinue reading “Trees and Seedlings”

Sunday May 24th – 35 km cycling — Monday May 25th – 45 km cycling … What does it mean to feel strong physically? It is when we are in a state of dis-ease that we struggle with motivation, finding passion and energy. I know that feeling. I have spent many days where I feelContinue reading “Strength Inside”

Often when we are feeling lost or lonely it is very difficult to find life. Hard to see green shoots or hope, new growth … I love baking and making food for myself. I live alone and have developed a passion to care for me, with great food and exploration. Most recently I have begunContinue reading “Find life ….”

I am so entrenched in the chaos of this phenomena known as COVID-19 and the effect of the virus and its spread. What happens when we look at this as an amazing opportunity to restart and shift gears? This flower is in full bloom in my photo and yet was ephemeral in nature … IContinue reading “Butterfly Effect … Cocooning”

What is Grief? Grief by definition is a keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret. Grief is our way of dealing with the losses in our lives and the deep sadness attached. Suffering through grief can be one of the biggest challenges we have to face in our life.Continue reading “#GriefCafeBradford”

Two years ago January 29 I took my last drink. I did not know it would be my last because I had taken what I thought was a last drink many times. This time, on January 29th 2018, did turn out to be my last. So I am celebrating every day that I chose toContinue reading “Anniversaries … Rites of Passage”

This is known as the burning bush … it is the symbol of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and is a beautiful representation of fall being upon us here in SouthWestern Ontario. Firey red leaves, crimson with colour and stays that way well into the snowy days ahead. I have been watching these bushes ofContinue reading “Testing my own bias!”