Tag: family

family

A New Era Begins

It’s the end of an era in my family. And the beginning of a new one.

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family

Spring Flooding & Other Miscellany.

I’m thinking of spring flooding this week, my friend. The water is rising in New Brunswick, and I am thinking of home. For many reasons.

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family

The Prodigal Child Returns

I‘m home in New Brunswick this week. The prodigal child returns, so to speak. I’ve been drinking tea, chatting, and spending time with Mum.

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daily life

Late November Doings

November has been a wonderful month this year. Even late November, which is usually a dark, wet, harbinger of winter. But not this year.

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aging

We Get Knocked Down, But We Get Up Again

We get knocked down, but we can get up again. Hopefully. With lots of love and support. And guts and determination. And a great sense of humour.

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coping with loss

Family Ties… Again

What is the meaning of family, anyway? To me it means I know who I know, and love who I love.

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choosing not to have children

Childless By Choice or By Chance

  At my book club a week or so ago, we discussed the use of the term “childless.” I say “we” but, actually, I started the discussion. Someone used the term innocently, in a comment, and I admit I ranted …

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baby sisters

Of Boots, and Bonnets, and Baby Sisters.

I’ve been rhapsodizing over Easter bonnets quite a bit lately, it seems. On this blog and over on Brenda Ray Coffee’s blog 1010 Park Place. Waxing nostalgic over Easter bonnets, new shoes, and other spring finery. It’s a perfect year to …

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aging

Travels with a Ninety Year Old

You know, I’ve learned a lesson this past week, folks, while I’ve been home with my mum. If you want great service everywhere you go, and for everyone you meet to smile at you and try to be helpful. If …

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family

Voices in Our Head

In a recent phone call, my mum told me that when she first wakes in the morning, and is wondering if she has the desire to start her day, or the strength to get out of bed, she hears my …

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