Gratitude
I’m not big on reflection, but every once in a while… A brief history (and maybe telling tales out of school): in 2012, while enjoying perhaps a wee bit too much of the local beverage in a small village in Read More …
Category: Family
Six Months Later…
When I wrote my last post in early January I made the assumption that no major world or personal event was going to derail any of my best laid “redirection of life” plans. Actually, no conscious assumption of any kind Read More …
Ola Portugal 2019 – Porto
Villa in Pedorido (and its uniqueness) Three hours north of Lisbon, we eventually found the villa in the mountains we would call home for the next two weeks. It was a little tricky to find as our turn looked like Read More …
Going ‘Round the Bend
Easter weekend fell at a very, very excellent time for me this year, as well as an invitation from Yelena for us to join her, Steph, and his niece and nephew, Megan and Michael, and Jethro (of course) at a Read More …
What Am I Grateful For?
Friday night, October 10th, 11:00pm What can I see? Very little What can I hear? Nothing What can I smell? Fresh air I love the country. Saturday afternoon, October 11th What can I see? Colour What can I hear? Still Read More …
I Love Surprises!
Friday started out like any other Friday – another busy day at work and the precursor to another weekend full of normal weekend stuff (fitting in,around house cleaning and grocery shopping, a family lunch on Saturday, and a short guitar Read More …
These are a Few of My Favourite Things
Sometimes, one receives nice gifts that are best enjoyed when shared. Recently, Yelena and I were given a wine tour, tasting, and lunch at Stoney Ridge Winery for up to 6 people! It seemed only fitting to include those who Read More …