Monthly Archives: December 2015

There they are: the shoes! Please notice that these are not hiking boots. Fact is, they aren’t even “light hikers.” These are totally girlie shoes to go with my lace girlie dress, frilly purse and shiny jewelry. Akk! If you … Continue reading →

Today, I had profound thoughts. Deep thoughts, if you will. And I’ll be darned if I can remember a single one of them. So, instead, let me tell you about frivolous thoughts, although they could possibly be profound (just covering … Continue reading →

Today I fed my soul. I wandered off into the Westwood Ridges with Abby. We were alone. All we heard was the crackle of old leaves and, later, crunchy ice and snow underfoot. We heard bird songs and the fwoop-plop … Continue reading →

Happy and content: two very good words to describe how I feel today. I was so tired yesterday. Of course, I’m sure that had nothing to do with an overdose of sugar (and maybe full fat cheeses) not only yesterday … Continue reading →

Today was only the best Christmas ever. Yes, we delayed the entire operation by one day. That means presents – where everyone got spoiled with hiking gear, Icebreaker merino and the best surprises ever! I still can’t get over how … Continue reading →

Christmas Day – and the celebration has only just, or not even quite, begun. Because Alisa is not arriving until this evening, we are celebrating everything 24 hours late. Bonus! We get an extra day of anticipation! Even better – … Continue reading →

I have dresses: two dresses. I love my dresses! And here’s what I really like about them (not having worn dresses, especially short dresses, in a gazillion years) is how I feel when I wear them. I feel pretty (cue … Continue reading →

Huge success! I do not have a dress! I have two dresses! Yes – photos to come – maybe tomorrow. We shall see. Not only do I have two dresses I love (love – not just like!) but I had … Continue reading →

Today is longer than yesterday by two seconds. Reason to celebrate! I have many reasons to celebrate. The biggest is my (newfound) ability to overcome my fears. You don’t get to be an adult who has loved and lost and … Continue reading →

First: to explain the photos. I have not been at my house for almost a week, so have finally uploaded a week’s worth of photos to my main computer – and these are my favourites. Second: “When will all these … Continue reading →