Minivans, Mammaries and Muffintops

(a tale of friendship, hope, determination…and yes, breasts) Have you ever wondered who your true friends are? Considered who you could depend on in the ultimate crisis? Wondered who would have arms outstretched to catch you if the bottom drops out of your world? I just heard a story that made me really think about friendship, connection, and how sometimes people show you their true hearts. My cousin Tara is one of five...

Roses are red…or are they?

Certainly not in my house!  Red roses are lovely, romantic and definitely make an impression.  They’re gorgeous and they know it! But any time my home needs to be brightened up with the beauty of roses, ten times over it will be orange roses glowing on my table.  And yes, I said “need”.  I don’t need roses for Valentine’s day, but that random Friday last month?  Absolutely.  When we are...

Baby, it’s cold outside

February. Saskatchewan. It’s enough to strike fear in the heart of anyone who didn’t grow up with the kind of cold the prairies can throw at you this time of year.  Every spring we shake free of winter’s grasp, watch the green return to our gardens and forget just how cold and unforgiving it can be here.  Spring, summer, fall pass and suddenly as the days grow cold and winter looms we remember.  And we feel that same...

Furry and faithful

Last fall our family said goodbye to a very beloved pet. A dog we had gotten as a puppy fifteen years ago finally became too old, too lame, too tired to go on.  For any of you who don’t have pets, you probably will want to skip this post.  If you haven’t shared your home with a pet for an extended time, it will be difficult for me to tell you how much our world revolved around her, and how different the house is without...