Don’t Play Small! Recently I purchased a new journal book titled “Morning Meditations.” I like using a journal book that carries little messages so I have something to think about as I write. Today’s message was as follows: “When you wake up, it’s like opening a new book. Make your…
Coming Soon/Almost Here!!!!!! The Cover for Dipping Your Toes, Too is ready. My book designer, Sue Reynolds, and I spent quite some time deciding on a cover for Dipping Your Toes, Too. I dreamed of having many ethnic origins represented. I dreamed of a picture of happy people using my resource. I dreamed of… Of…
Our Wildest Dreams Since my knee replacement May 5th, I’ve been struggling to regain my morning Bible meditation and journaling time. Last Sunday, when I was leading worship at Bridgenorth United, my sermon/reflection was titled, “Dust on the Bible.” As you can imagine, my message was to remind my listeners of the wonder and…
Thank you everyone for your notes, emails, texts and phone calls, offering prayers for me tomorrow. I feel totally wrapped in prayer. What better way to step into surgery. The support of friends and family is so valuable. Second I had a wonderful day today. I had the honour of being guest speaker at a…
On Valentines Day some of us send flowers or cards to our loved ones, most often our spouse. We use this special day to say and do things we think about but seldom actually do. I just finished reading the “Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. This book declares that heartfelt communication is…
Just a quick note to tell all of you that I will have a table at the Peterborough Regional Farmer’s Market, this coming Saturday November 26th from 8am to 1pm. This is my first appearance at the market as a seller. As a buyer, I love the Peterborough Market. For me it’s important to shop…
Book Launch for “Rajah” “Rajah Finds His Wisdom: Using Our Differences Wisely” will be officially launched on November 12, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Napanee United Church, in Napanee Ontario, the home of its illustrator, Lois Sexsmith. Janet Stobie, the author and publisher, of “Rajah Finds His Wisdom” will be there to sign…
Gala Auction This Saturday, I’m going to the Gala Auction at Bridgenorth United Church, our new church family. I talked with Sue who is head of the planning team. What a pleasure to speak with a leader who is so enthusiastic about the event. Her words, “I love the auction and chile lunch. It’s so…