Sharing this short reflection as summer winds down in our part of the world. I look forward to the change … More

I treasure visits with my daughter. Sometimes we find simple, mundane tasks to enjoy together, and this past weekend was … More

. I looked forward to Sundays. For my family, that meant many things. We’d attend morning mass, call and visit … More

Between the memories: The Father I Knew I came into this world close to midnight, which is why my father … More

I’m thankful for constants, and in particular: my husband. That word came up last night when I wrote his birthday … More

Somehow the words, “take time to smell the roses,” have always encouraged me to reset. When I think of that … More

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. Even if someone isn’t Christian, a week of reflection isn’t … More

There are some meals that we remember more than others. They are the ones that not only nourish us but … More

This article was first published in the Williams Lake Tribune community newspaper (British Columbia, Canada) last year. I received an … More

I was one of the lucky ones.  I never suffered the ravages of war. I never suffered the physical and … More