International Day of Peace. When you first read that, the mind immediately conjures scenes of battlefields and soldiers. The meaning can so much deeper, though. As individuals with our own complicated sets of relationships, we each have one, two, or many conflicts that harbour feelings of angst. Small jelousies, angry arguments, or even stubborn differences of opinion… Continue reading »
Sep
09
Grandparents Day is September 12, 2010
In an earlier post, I wrote about my memories of fishing with my grandpa. My two sets of grandparents, who are now all deceased, ahd important impacts on my life. Some of my very fondest memories of childhood revolve around them. Those memories are something that cannot ever be replaced. Sadly, I can’t recall ever… Continue reading »
Sep
06
Patriot Day – Sept. 11th
In remembering our fallen heroes of conflicts back through the decades, we have always set aside a day as a nation to celebrate our military heroes. This is good and right. Since that fateful day we all know as 9/11, our understanding of the designation “patriot” was broadened. In a truly bizarre and devastating… Continue reading »
Sep
04
And so another summer gone
It’s hard to believe that another summer has flown by so quickly. Schools are already started or soon to begin another school year. The temperatures have dropped, and soon the leaves will follow. What a wonderful time of year it is with all of the rich colors and textures to be found almost everywhere you… Continue reading »
