We all love getting away for a vacation, but isn’t it something how coming home can also be just as nice? The comfort of familiar surroundings, or own bed, and even falling back into our routines. Almost every Saturday, hubby and I have a routine of going out for breakfast and visiting a farmer’s … Continue reading Finding joy in routine
Experiences
The long week-ends of May
May is known in Germany as the month with a lot of public holidays. But the difference here, as opposed to Canada, is when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, that is the day it is celebrated. So, no Friday before or Monday after in lieu of. The 1st of May is … Continue reading The long week-ends of May
Gone to the dogs
As the saying goes, you appreciate your parents more when you’re older or have children of your own. But I now believe that you really appreciate them if you grew up with a dog in your household and are now the primary caregiver of one. Having a dog as a child and being responsible for … Continue reading Gone to the dogs
It’s really summer here
In my last six years of living in Germany, this is the first real summer I can remember – the dog days kind. Sure, we had summerish weather here before, but it would last for maybe a week before the scarfs would go back around our necks and days of rain and damp weather would … Continue reading It’s really summer here
Love your friends
Last week, I received a surprise package in the mail from a very dear friend, whom I have known since kindergarten. Inside was a Canadian Living magazine, which I subscribed to when I lived in Canada. It was such a treat to receive! But what struck me more was the card she had sent along … Continue reading Love your friends
Baby, it’s cold outside
A few mornings ago we awoke to a fresh snowfall. Little T was the first to discover this after opening the front door and shrieking “IT SNOWED!!!!!!!” – but it was hard not to share his enthusiasm, as the white blanket of snow really was beautiful. Along with the snow came much colder temperatures. For … Continue reading Baby, it’s cold outside
A good place to scream
There are times when you just need to scream. And I’ve learned, a good place to scream is Legoland. Little T has two and half weeks off of school this month for his fall holiday. As a trip back to Canada unfortunately wasn’t possible, I wanted to find something we could afford to do during … Continue reading A good place to scream
I am here because of them
Fifty years ago today, my parents were married in a small farming community in Ontario, Canada. I look at their wedding picture and see two young people who on that day had no idea how their lives would unfold. But in their expressions, I can feel the happiness and love between them, feelings that are … Continue reading I am here because of them
The assignment
Continuing with my discovery of things to selbst pflücken (pick yourself) in the fields that surround me here in Germany, this past week-end I had the pleasure of picking my own gladioli. What a thrill it was to walk through a huge field of these colourful beauties, knowing I could choose whatever I wanted, for … Continue reading The assignment
The Farmer’s Field
I love taking walks by myself. It gives me time to get lost in thoughts while nature feeds my soul. I realized yesterday evening how much nature energizes me, while I sat looking at the trees sway in the wind and watched the birds flutter and sing in our yard. I could have sat there … Continue reading The Farmer’s Field
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