Blessings post widowhood? What? Ok, I won't deny it. When my husband John died, it was pure hell. You know that awful feeling when you keep hoping you'll wake up and realize it's only a nightmare? That was a constant for me back then. This larger than life character, who was … [Read more...] about Blessings Post Widowhood
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Lessons In Frustration
How's that book of mine coming along? Can you say "lessons in frustration?" If you've not heard, I'm crafting a book about the Just TypiKel adventures and people encountered over the ten years (1983 -1993) that I worked with my mother in her Vancouver-based Asian antiques and … [Read more...] about Lessons In Frustration
My 93 Year-Old Mum’s Thoughts On Color
My 93 year-old mum's thoughts on color could be alarming to some. Her passion is color; she swears that it has its own language. As I've mentioned in previous posts, most days she is often busier than me. However, she's been feeling a bit down of late. I suspect that last … [Read more...] about My 93 Year-Old Mum’s Thoughts On Color
Art and Other Fitbits at 92
Once my 92 year-old Mom makes her mind up about something, watch out. She will not back down come hell or high water. This will come as a no surprise to regular readers who followed the saga of the hunt for the perfect pair of purple pants. Ones that wouldn't make her look too … [Read more...] about Art and Other Fitbits at 92