Monthly Archives: March 2014

Today was our first major drive across the countryside. We left Istanbul at 8:00 am and got to experience a little of Istanbul traffic but it was not too bad as there were still some things closed due to yesterday’s … Continue reading →

Today is Election Day in Turkey. Before leaving home many people commented to us about “being safe”. In the early days of our planning some folks decided to not travel with us as they did not think it would be … Continue reading →

Tonight, in Istanbul, 30 weary Canadians have the memories of a very busy first day swirling in their minds. Our pilgrimage to Turkey began Thursday night when we met up in the departure lounge in Toronto. After a 10 hour … Continue reading →

The grim and not unexpected news came yesterday. The Malaysian government announced that there are no survivors of Flight 370. Today, people is Beijing stormed the Malaysian embassy saying they refuse to believe the news. There is no proof. There … Continue reading →

The Canadian flag that has flown in Afghanistan for over a decade was lowered and packed for home this week. I thought about writing a post mid-week but I needed to sit with it a bit. I am not sure … Continue reading →

Here’s to the women who have shaped my life and influenced me. Here’s to the women who continue to struggle against enormous odds to raise their children, lead their communities, spread compassion, and bring joy to life. Here’s to the … Continue reading →

Last evening a congregation of ten sat in the sanctuary. Ten people came to include worship on their Ash Wednesday. Ten people came forward to be marked with the ashes of last year’s palm branches. Ten people took the piece … Continue reading →

We all know that death is part of life. As a friend put it, “We all all one breath away from death from the moment of our birth.” Sometimes death comes as welcome relief when a person is old and … Continue reading →