The books that gave me joy in 2022
As we bid farewell to 2022 and usher in 2023, I want to wish you a year full of blessings, health, joy, and peace of mind. I also want to share a list of the books that I read in 2022 and that have provided…
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Don't judge me, I love fairytales. I realize I am no longer in the age group to indulge in fairy tales, but I seem to remember an inordinate amount of fairy tales. I also seem to be very fond of those compiled by the Brother's Grimm. They are the ones to whom we…
I often wish I could go around with a “closed for renovations” sign around my neck. Imagine what that would entail? People have less expectations of any establishment that is “closed for renovation”.
It is cold, and I want to stay indoors!
I dislike hate Winter! That's right; I said the word HATE!Â
Living in Canada, winter is a reality that stretches on and on and on, like the energizer bunny without the fluffy cuteness. Month after month of snow and freezing temperatures can make even…
Hello friends,
It has been a while since I have last connected with you. I trust you are all doing well. As we bid farewell to 2021 and usher in 2022, I wish you a year full of blessings, health, joy, and peace of mind. Here in Canada, the measures to combat the spread…
War and Peace: How to win the homework battles?
The beginning of the end
A new school year has started. 6 words that strike a sense of panic in the hearts of the most hardened warriors (also known as parents). The carefree days of summer are gone, replaced by early morning skirmishes (why are…
My Family plan was traditional and fairy-tale friendly:
Fall in love : check
Get married to the man I love: check
Have my first child by my third wedding anniversary : FAIL
Have my first child by my fourth wedding anniversary: FAIL
Have my first child by my fifth wedding anniversary: FAIL
Have my first…
Have you ever doubted the existence of Guardian Angels?
How about your child?
Guardian Angels exist, and they are more active and involved in our lives than we can ever imagine. This is why I set about writing a new children's book series: to introduce this reality to those who don't know about…
Christmas expectations in North America vs. Christian expectations
How can we possibly convince our children that Christmas is about the birth of Christ and not Santa, gifts, and stressed-out parents? And how can we put Advent First and Santa Second so we can keep Christ in Christmas?
Our son expects the Christmas tree…
Christians can enjoy Halloween!Â
I hope you are enjoying the fall/autumn season and taking the time to admire the beauty of the changing colours.
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Halloween is being celebrated by young and old this week in many countries worldwide. Halloween is a MEGA celebration in North America, on which 2.6 billion dollars are spent…
No fancy-schmancy here! In fact, they compared my cooking to canned goods!
Some people like to exaggerate the elegance of a dish they cooked and make it sound fancy. For example, calling pigs in a blanket "cocktail sausages in a delicate puff pastry shell". I have to overcome the opposite challenge: my…
When you lose a confrontation with a crow, and, and it teaches that God always provides
I learned this lesson in the most unsuspecting ways and from a rather intimidating teacher. He had been staring at me since I sat down. I took one look at him and decided that I might…