I generally prefer to find diners or coffee shops that are owned by local people rather than the big franchises. We have such a cafe in our neighborhood that is open seven days a week, run by a couple who are there 24/7. I admire their work ethic and what they contribute to the community. … Continue reading The Mom and Pop Coffee Shop →

My second book, 'Just Socks', was inspired by my husband Dave's book, 'From Pioneer to Pioneer'. He researched, wrote and published a book about his revered grandfather, George Kirkham. Dave grew up next door to his grandparents in Port Credit, Ontario. Grandpa's house and yard was really an extension of his own. Dave and his … Continue reading ‘Just Socks’ -connecting the generations →

Never a good time to deceive to leave to grieve Always a reason to stay to delay to pray Always a reason to deny to cry to lie Never a good time Always a reason

I belong to a group called Linking Generations. This volunteer group, organized by some very dedicated ladies, finds seniors who would like to go into classrooms and matches them with classrooms who want to interact with seniors. We go to our class once or twice a month to talk and do an activity. Our purpose … Continue reading Linking Generations →

I am nine years retired, and I still get my back up when I hear destructive criticism of our public system. I hear people say and repeat things that are not true, and now the PC's are in they are on the bandwagon. Here are a few things I've heard lately, and my response: They … Continue reading Alberta Education Review →

This is a worksheet I made for some reluctant English 10-2 learners I made one year to help them learn various forms of figurative language. Test your knowledge. POETRY BITES POETRY: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Name_________________ Match: 1. Poetry bites! a. metaphor 2. Pukey pathetic poetry b. apostrophe 3. Poetry...yechhhh! c.oxymoron 4. Poetry is the most disgusting … Continue reading For those who think they hate poetry →