Author Archives: Nancy

Many Canadians seek “escape” at this time of year by heading to places where the sun is bright and the temperatures are warm. Me, I like winter! I am blessed to live in an area of the country where snow … Continue reading →

It is awards season. The Golden Globes and The People’s Choice have happened and the nominations for the Oscar’s, the big one and the original one, have now been announced. I used to love to watch the Oscar’s but I … Continue reading →

I am reluctant to go home today. I have been in my office for all of the day and I am certainly ready for a change of scene but I loathe going home. You see today is Epiphany, the end … Continue reading →

In his first message of the year, Pope Francis did not back away from one of the greatest challenges facing the world. Speaking to the faithful who had gathered in St. Peter’s Square he spoke of peace, and the need … Continue reading →

Yes, yes, I do – make New Year’s resolutions that is. Sometimes I even keep them past the end of January! As the New Year begins and 2016 stretches out as a blank canvas I put my mind to anticipating … Continue reading →

Tonight the words of Scotsman Robbie Burns, “Auld Lang Syne” will be sung in many homes, halls and gathering places. The poem, written in 1788, originally a song sung on Hogmanay in Scotland has spread around the world as the … Continue reading →

A friend included this quote in her Christmas letter. “Winston Churchill said that, ‘There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, … Continue reading →

Are you ready? Ready for Christmas? These are the questions I am greeted with on a regular basis. Of course I am not ready and yes I am ready! I have not done all the things I thought I might … Continue reading →

These last few days of Advent coincide with the longest nights, leading up to the winter solstice. Despite the fact that the moon is high and bright, building to a full moon on Christmas Eve, the night that closes in … Continue reading →

The first Sunday of Advent was November 29th. That was ten days ago. For ten days I have had a bubble inside me. That is how Advent always feels to me. Something light, open, exciting. I love Advent. It is … Continue reading →