Mother’s Day…
On May 8, 2022 by PamI love being a mom. I love it as much now as I did when my boys were little babies. I love watching them become strong and capable, deal with life as life comes and try to be the best versions of themselves. I miss having a mom – it is a gift – connection
April 2022 Reading List
On May 1, 2022 by PamIt is getting warmer, the pool will soon be ready to swim in – and my favourite leisure activity – floating and reading will begin. I found some great books this month – I highly recommend all of them. This is How It Is Laurie Frankel An American Marriage Tayari Jones Atlas of the Heart:
A Blessing for Ukraine
On April 26, 2022 by PamBy Kate Bowlerhttp://katebowler.com I listen to “Everything Happens” which is a podcast by Kate Bowler. She is a Canadian academic and writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba who is currently a professor of history at Duke Divinity School. She is currently in remission from colon cancer but, she is fragile and brings a truly deep and honest
Do you have WALKING on your to-do list?
On April 18, 2022 by PamWalking every day – rain or shine, hot or cold – can change your life. When my boys were little, we walked every day – morning and afternoon – we bundled up, used umbrellas, strollers, bikes, whatever worked to combine fresh air with movement. All you need is 30 minutes a day on most days
March 2022 Reading List
On April 3, 2022 by PamShort and sweet…. Black Cake Charmaine Wilkerson Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being HatedAlison Arngrim The Billionaire Murders: The Mysterious Deaths of Barry and Honey ShermanKevin Donovan The Family Next DoorSally Hepworth The Dream DaughterDiane Chamberlain
Pray for Ukraine
On March 27, 2022 by PamAll the cruel and brutal things, even genocide, start with the humiliation of one individual. – Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Humiliation is unjustified mistreatment that violates one’s dignity and diminishes one’s sense of worth as a human being. – Linda Hartlin, Director of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Group. Humiliation
Reading List for February 2022
On March 2, 2022 by PamDragon TearsDean Koontz UnlessCarol Shields The Madness of CrowdsLouise Penny The SentenceLouise Erdrich TestimonyAnna Shreve Three Words for GoodbyeHazel Gaynor, Heather Webb The Bone CodeKathy Reichs The German GirlArmando Lucas Correa
Reading List – January 2022
On February 1, 2022 by PamOne for the Blackbird, One for the CrowA “life on the prairies” story from the 1800’s with a shocking beginning and a happy ending. – Olivia Hawker The MaidA modern day mystery with some unique characters. – Nita Prose The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped by HitlerIt is a WWII story with
Pam’s Favourite Episodes
On January 20, 2022 by PamI really enjoyed doing them all but, here are 10 of my favourites…. Women in LeadershipAdaptability for the WinWhen I Know Better, I Do BetterThe Impact of HistoryLiving Your Best Life, Parts 1 and 2Defining Success with SebastianWhat do you want from your child’s school? Top Ten Blessings from My PastTop Ten Things to Come
Charles’ Favourite Podcasts
On January 18, 2022 by PamParenting Adult ChildrenLove Means Healthy BoundariesThe Best Food I Ever CookedThe Evolution of MotherhoodFamily Favourites – Movies and TV ShowsLiving an Expectationless LifeTen Ideas that would Make Public Education Better for KidsThings You Should See in Every ClassroomWhat To do If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go To School
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