Bacon and Eggs, and Chocolate

Who doesn’t enjoy a couple of chocolate covered marshmallows cookies smothered in chocolate sauce and slivered almonds, with their bacon and eggs?

Who? Anyone! Even the Who’s from Whoville know it’s good for you!

Anyone who frequents Cora’s restaurant can partake in this culinary delight. My eggs were well done, the bacon crisp, the toast rye, and my coffee cup was always full.

My waffle, topped with fruit, didn’t need syrup as the strawberries and bananas tumbled down a chocolate slide. It all screamed for that extra topping of chocolate marshmallow cookies smothered in chocolate!

Chocolate marshmallow cookies covered in chocolate and slivered almonds.

They came home with me.

I just couldn’t do it!

But, I would order it again.

The Candy Cane

It is one of my favourite Christmas treats!

What is a candy cane?

A sweet, sugary, peppermint flavoured stick of pure pleasure!

A cane-shaped stick candy flavored with peppermint, with the hook so that it can be hung from a Christmas tree. This one is decorated with red and green stripes, the colours of Christmas.

The candy cane, first introduced in the 17th century, is now available in a multitude of colours and flavors.

What is a candy cane?

A candy cane can also represent the shepherd’s staff.

The shepherd’s staff that represents Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who cares for his flock and lays down his life for the sheep.

What is a candy cane.

Turned upside down, the candy cane becomes a J.

A…… J for Jesus.

Jesus, the reason for the Christmas season.

It’s Christmas Time

Literally, a five minute drive from our home.

We ventured past houses, a ginger bread house, a candy cane shop, a toy shop, and the home of one of the elves.

After turning right out of our driveway, then right again onto the highway, a left-hand turn then took us to our destination.

We passed and read, notes to Santa, enjoyed mailboxes emptied of letters and beautiful baby pictures.

We made our first purchase of a real tree in many years.

We traveled through a forest filled with hope, joy and lots, and lots of snow.

A tree locally grown will be locally displayed in our living room, decorated with bright lights and colourful bells and balls and beads.

Unlike the trees growing in the forest, decorated with pinecones and thick white snow.

A photo shoot in Santa’s workshop after the work was done!

We choose a precut tree, perfectly designed to fit into our vehicle.

Tomorrow will be a day of decorating.

We ran into old St. Nick himself, and his eight tiny reindeer.

Thank you, Bridle Tree farm, for a wonderful Christmas experience.

The reason for the season. Awaiting the birth of Jesus!

Happy birthday, Ben

Happy birthday, Ben!
I'll love you forever 
and then
I'll love you all over 
again!

You just turned 
two!
You have so much 
to do!

Trucks to watch.
Drums to bang.
Books to read,
again and again. 

Soon, you'll learn
to put on your  shoe 
and jump in a puddle 
right on cue.

You'll laugh 
and you'll hop,
and when someone asks,
you won't stop!

You'll grow, 
and you'll learn.
You'll become 
a growing concern. 

And everyday from now
til well past 92
always remember 
That, I LOVE YOU!!!!

Grandma

Jesus and John Wayne

“What was once done might also be undone.” Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Clouds

Cloud formations 
In the sky
Beg me to ask
The reason why?

What happened then?
What happens now?
What will happen 
To Question how?

The clouds are billowing 
To keep their heads 
From billowing.

Oh what a mess
Has been made
But the clouds
They have stayed.

High above
In the sky 
I like to believe 
Clouds, know the reason why.

Valdy

My first Valdy concert was held at Georgian College, approximately fifty years ago. The colour of his hair may have changed, but his voice it remains the same.

Music, lifted by the acoustics of a beautiful centuries old church, mixed the vocal talents of the audience with the voice of Valdy and raised up the new songs and those of old up into a balcony that has heard so much!

I was delighted to see a pair of red shoes on Valdy’s feet!

Everyone should own a pair of red shoes!

Traveling from Salt Spring Island, which is cozily nestled between Vancover Island and mainland British Columbia, to nearly everywhere…..

Until next time.

‘Play me a rock and roll 🎵 song’

Art Walk

I had planned, by now, to be done.

Instead, I have just begun.

A spot to sit upon cedar boughs. With coloured

rocks, as a red squirrel chatters in protest, not

wanting to share this space.

A hollow spot, within a healthy tree, gathers

treasures.

Spreading kindness like confetti.

Adding beauty and colour to my forest.

A project left over from a long time ago.

“In the beginning, God made the heavens and the

earth.” Genesis 1:1

“The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

A perfect spot to sit and rest, bathing in all the

scents and sights and sounds that the forest has

to offer.

Watch for an updated version this time next year!

Oh, to Fly

Oh, to fly.
To fly away,
with the wind 
on a breezy day!

To be set free,
where I can be
like that branch,
high in the tree.

I went for a walk, 
in my forest today. 
My first walk
since things were blown away.

The earth was still. 
The ground was wet.
It was the best walk,
that I've ever had!

Aurora Borealis

Somewhere in the skies above Western Canada!

Seeing the Northern Lights give a spectacular display across the skies has been on my bucket list for a very long time.

Watching this magical dance with my family, while in different places in Canada, was an added blessing.

Galileo named this display in the night sky, Aurora Borealis. Aurora after the Roman goddess of dawn, and Borealis after the Greek name for the north wind.

Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, Polar Lights

A spectacular dance of colour across our northern skies!!!!!