While I have a few book reviews mulling around in my head, I thought I'd share a few quotes from things I've read lately. I don't always include a lot of quotes in my reviews but when I read and something particularly strikes me as insightful or thoughtful or beautiful, I will copy it down… Continue reading Quotes from Here and There…
Category: Life
2022 Highlights: Weeks 7 – 9
I've shared the major highlight of recent weeks which was Pearl turning 7 but I'd like to share a few other things that have made me happy recently. March 2nd marked the begin of Lent this year and I'm taking the opportunity to do a social media fast and limit my news intake. I found… Continue reading 2022 Highlights: Weeks 7 – 9
Pearl is 7!
Our sweet Pearl-girl turned 7! We are big believers in "Birthday Week" in our house so we've spent all week celebrating Pearl. Last week started off with a family swim and then a trip up Coast to Pender Harbour. Last year, unable to travel or have a party for Pearl's birthday, we had a little… Continue reading Pearl is 7!
2022 Highlights: Week 6
"I just think there has to be a Jesus, to say 'beautiful' about things no one else would ever see. The precious things should be looked to, whatever becomes of the rest of it."Marilynne Robinson, Jack Some beautiful things this week: Pools in BC require proof of vaccination and so each week, twice a week,… Continue reading 2022 Highlights: Week 6
2022 Highlights: Weeks 3-5
Oh hey there! Let's catch up, shall we? Here are a bunch of photos: Quarantine creations by Peter.Letting them live in their pjs, make videos, and watch a LOT of TV so I could rest and survive.Dresses and hats from their aunt.In case you're wondering what Rose's personality is like.Out of quarantine and free at… Continue reading 2022 Highlights: Weeks 3-5
2022 Highlights: Week 2
I didn't take a lot of photos this week. Partly, as we re-establish routines, I am trying to leave my phone behind and feeling released from the idea that I need to have it everywhere I go. Peter got me a beautiful watch for Christmas so I no longer need to use a phone to… Continue reading 2022 Highlights: Week 2
2022 Highlights: Week 1
It's Saturday morning. Snow is falling and I'm making pancakes. Toward the end of 2021 I felt like I wouldn't continue my weekly highlight posts into 2022 but the closer I got to 2022 and now that we're a week in to this new year, I have realized I would miss these regular connections and… Continue reading 2022 Highlights: Week 1
2021 Highlights: Week 52
Christmas has come and gone and we are facing a new year. The past two weeks have been full and busy and joyous and (at times) trying. The lead up to Christmas is a busy time at my job so I worked extra days to both help out and make some extra money. My days… Continue reading 2021 Highlights: Week 52
What I Read – December 2021
Read: Ghost Forest - Pik-Shuen Fung (Strange Light, 2021) Gentlemen of the Road - Michael Chabon (Ballantine Books, 2007) The Most Wonderful Time of All Years - Darrell W. Johnson (Regent College Publishing, 2013) 26 Knots - Bindu Suresh (Invisible Publishing, 2019) People from my Neighbourhood - Hiromi Kawakami (translated from the Japanese by Ted… Continue reading What I Read – December 2021
2021 Highlights: Week 50
Some sunshine, some baking, some gift wrapping. Extra work days, time with friends, new provincial restrictions starting tomorrow. The ups and downs of December, of life in an ongoing pandemic. The joys and excitement of Christmas and the realities of life. All mixed up together. We are blessed to have extended family to celebrate with… Continue reading 2021 Highlights: Week 50
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