Mask mandates have changed (again) and masks are now required for all students in schools. Previously, they were only required for students in grades 4 and older. While we've always encouraged (and often required) our girls to wear masks in public spaces, Pearl has never been in the habit of wearing a mask at school.… Continue reading 2021 Highlights: Week 40
October has not had a great start in either the book review or the book reading department. I've completed 3 books and DNFed 2 others and am contemplating abandoning a current read. In an effort to break the cycle, I'm sharing a bit of what I've read so far as well as some recent life… Continue reading Mid-Month Check-In and Happy Thanksgiving!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada. I have so many things to be thankful for - I wake up each morning in a warm house, in a beautiful… Continue reading Thanks In All Things
It's Thanksgiving weekend in my part of the world. I know I have so much to be thankful for. This has been a big year. Last night, Peter and I went out for dinner with friends to celebrate his 30th birthday. I'm unspeakably thankful for this guy and that we get to share life together… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
After taking my camera everywhere for a month, packing it with me on trains, subways, mountain trails, and through museums, I guess I needed a break. September 2013 will remain without much photographic evidence in our household. That's okay. Sometimes it's nice to just look at things and remember them that way. This weekend though,… Continue reading Thankful
For me, Thanksgiving always marks the end of summer. It's the last cottage weekend. It's the last long weekend before school starts to get extra crazy. It's the weekend when you pull out scarves and boots and sweaters and start eating as though you're planning to hibernate. Except it feels decidedly non-autumnal around here. Peter… Continue reading Thanksgiving Weekend
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