There is a Season for Everything
The first known written record of the phrase, “All good things must come to an end” comes from the medieval poet, Geoffrey Chaucer who is most known for his epic story, The Canterbury Tales. However, his poem, Troilus and Criseyde contains the line written in Middle English: “But at the laste, as every thing hath edne.” In the latter 17th Century the phrase was modified to read, “All things must end,” and it was not until later that the word “good” found its way into the...
Read MoreWhat Once Was
There are times in our lives when we have the freedom to make meaningful, positive, and character-building decisions and we reap the benefits that come with such choices. But there are also times when the decisions we make are saturated with disappointment and regrets that haunt us, so much so that we are at a loss as to how to move forward. And then there are those times when the freedom to make decisions is beyond our control, when we experience the unexpected, those unforeseen...
Read MoreThe Love-starved Person
In October 2024 I blogged about the influx of homeless individuals taking up residence in sites and encampments in the town where I live. I shared that I was approached on two different occasions by individuals who were in need of food. On each occasion I chose not to pass judgement on their situation or their appearance (such a response would only feed a self-righteous attitude), and instead, I let compassion and love rule the day. I gave them food and a little money because, for me, it...
Read More“After all, tomorrow is another day!”
Her name was Susie, a beautiful black and white purebred American Cocker Spaniel…and she was mine! In response to a challenge put out by the CNE in Toronto—and at the encouragement of my mother!—I answered the question, Why do you want a dog? And I won! The prize was a puppy and I named her Susie. I was 9 years old! The October I turned 12, our family moved from my birth home in Toronto to Willowdale (North York). I left behind my childhood friends, the familiarity of our...
Read MoreTime For Some Levity
Yes, it’s definitely time for some levity! Now, don’t get me wrong, I certainly understand that our world is in turmoil, but we must be able to find something to smile about, if not laugh. So, this month, being the Love month, I want to do just that: make you smile, as well as leave you something to think about. One of my joys in speaking with women at conference events is to share Christ and all that He means to me. Over the years, I’ve learned that in order to get and keep your...
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