Author Archives: Nancy

I like to tease anyone who asks if I do crafts by saying, “I feel making my bed is a major achievement and my contribution to beauty.” But I do appreciate the artistic spirit. Over my holidays I got to … Continue reading →

I have been on holidays and, while I love holidays and enjoyed my three-weeks away, it is very good to be back. I like what I do and so it feels good to fall back into the routine and pattern … Continue reading →

Yes, yes, I know it has been ages since I wrote. As the pithy saying goes, “how time flies”! Here it is July the 1st. Canada Day. I have been wearing my red t-shirt all day! I can hear fireworks … Continue reading →

It has been a good week for planet Earth. Monday was Ocean’s Day. Also on Monday the G7 gathering made a commitment to reduce their countries dependence on fossil fuels. Okay, they gave themselves decades to do it but it … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, June 10th at 10:30am in 1925, the Mutual Street Arena in Toronto was filled to capacity with 7,646 people present to witness the formation of the United Church of Canada. (I am posting this at 10:30 to mark … Continue reading →

“What is so rare as a day in June?” James Russell Lowell penned these words and my mother would quote them frequently at this time of year. She loved June because it meant she could spend every available minute in … Continue reading →

The last Indian Residential School closed in 1996. That is only 19 years ago. For over a century First Nations children were removed from their homes and sent to be “educated”. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission delivered their report and … Continue reading →

Yesterday it occurred to me that I have just passed a milestone. May 25th, that was Monday, marked my 35th anniversary – of my ordination, that is. Yep – for 35 years I have been a ‘white collar worker’, a … Continue reading →

John and Alicia Nash were taking a taxi on Saturday afternoon. The driver attempted to pass another car, lost control and spun into the guardrails. The Nash’s were not wearing seatbelts and were thrown from the car and both were … Continue reading →

Life can carry us along and before we know it weeks have passed. I say this because, if you have been checking my blog, you will know that I have not written for a couple of weeks. What has happened? … Continue reading →