There is something so serene about watching the ducks gliding across the pond. Their feet paddling unseen as they quietly enjoy the water. I love to watch them, not just when they are on the water but also when they waddle from one pond to the other twitching their tails Read more
Several things happened this week, some of which were a little worrisome, but always there is something beautiful to balance those situations. But the big event revolved around Chiripa, as she was about to give birth. Our last day to run would be the 23rd because I noticed how difficult Read more
This day meant to make a mother feel special is always a lonely reminder of the continued absence of my family (Lucas being the exception). The day was quiet, there was no big family celebration held here, making it easier to pretend it was just another day. I had received Read more
What are the odds, really? As you know by now if you have continued to read my stories, I believe in signs, especially those which come so unexpectedly from nature such as this one. I was on my way up the hill to start my run. Listening to music, head Read more
I had a dream this morning after a sleepless night, one which has made me a bit sad. I dreamt that very suddenly I made the decision to go back to Canada. I found myself in a big city, something quite foreign after the peaceful tranquility of where I am Read more
As some of you may remember I gained a very faithful friend in the large rooster whom I named Foghorn Leghorn, when I saved his life from the bully rooster. I named him thus because of the memories I have from my childhood of watching the Looney Tunes cartoons. After Read more
Now is that a face to make you smile? I named her Fuzzbit because that’s all she was was a bit of fuzz. When her brother Jellyroll and her first found my room, they drove me crazy, well mostly she did. She was very hyper and was always stealing my Read more
Well since arriving here I have seen and tasted some very unusual looking fruits. It has been wonderful to try them, some which are obviously not as they seem. The first time I tried one of these I was sure I was going to have a wonderful fresh and sweet Read more
I was in my room one evening, drawing, watching an old movie and just enjoying my time. I decided to make myself a sandwich, I did not have much for lunch that day and was a bit hungry. I sat on the bed, and was sliding on my shoes when Read more
I guess I should not be surprised that I fell into a hole after completing the posting of the book. I could feel myself slipping as the weeks brought me closer to the last day of posting, but I still hoped rather than fall, I would feel more celebratory. However Read more