Last week's post (you can read about it here), where I found an envelope of photos, made me think of a time I found a purse in my hometown. The Purse I was on a trip with my sister, her husband, and their children. We were in our hometown — the town my parents were... Continue Reading →
Finding Things: The Card and Photos
Always check inside books because you never know what you will find. At the free little library, I found Gwyn Hyman Rubio's book Icy Sparks. I took it home. I always look inside used books in case there are treasures hidden in the pages. I’ve found block-print images of bees (which I loved), cute bookmarks,... Continue Reading →
A Great End to the Year
On my way to Edmonton for the Oilers–Bruins hockey game, my friend Ashlee sent me a message wishing me a safe trip. She included a screenshot of a conversation she’d had with a colleague on their work chat platform. Colleague: Good morning, Ashlee. Are you the Ashlee Ballan that Angie Counios acknowledged in her book... Continue Reading →
Saw Whet Trail
On my journey to find trails near and far I found Saw Whet Trail which is pretty near and pretty lovely. This trail is just outside of the town of Lumsden. It's an easy hike that meanders along the creek bordering farmland. I've been watching the huge old barn slowly lose its fight with gravity... Continue Reading →
Sweet Things in Sweet Places
If you're headed to Toronto, Winnipeg or Regina and have a sweet tooth, check these out. Life is Sweet, Toronto is an establishment of sugary goodness and the mom-and-pop feel of the place got my attention. As for the health factor—Life is Sweet bakes up delicious, beautiful, simple and clean ingredient cupcakes that somehow carry... Continue Reading →