HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Magic of Lights

The Magic of Lights wind their way through the forests of Springwater Provincial Park.

The Three Wise Men follow the star that will lead them to the baby Jesus.

Listening to Christmas tunes at 107.9fm as we travel through candy canes, snowflakes, and a prehistoric land filled with dinosaurs

An Angel of the Lord appeared telling the shepherds of Jesus’ birth.

The twelve days of Christmas, tunnels of lights, and Feliz Navidad lined the forest trail.

Merry Christmas and all the best in this Happy New Year!

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!