On this date, one hundred years ago, the bells rang out across many countries. The armistice had been signed and the fighting was officially ended but not before Private George Lawrence Price was killed.
In the setting of the sun we will remember them.
He was one of “them” Continue reading
I try to spend some time during the first 11 days of November reading and thinking about commitment, sacrifice and freedom. There is always a story, or two, that speak to me.
I want to share a Continue reading
This moves me. The amount of work undertaken to document the stories of the Ogema men shows such dedication. Kudos to the people behind this.
Source: Cenotaph Men
I saw these names every year on Remembrance Day as we filed by the Cenotaph. I saw the four corner posts of name places. As an adult you put it all together and it makes a story that leaves a mark on your soul.
Bernie
There is a downside to technology. There are numerous items that are awesome but there are times where it can fail. I had one of those moments this afternoon but there was an upside to it. Continue reading
Some things just speak to your heart, encapsulating what fills your soul up. Today’s post does that on many levels.
I knew when I was given this gift that it would eventually become a blog post. I just needed the right story to accompany the message. Today I saw and recorded living proof of the words below. Continue reading
Let’s hope that history doesn’t always repeat itself. The last time I had myself organized early I ended up losing my Continue reading
I’m not very into new apps and I dislike when I update my phone and it adds on some app I’m not likely to use.
BUT today I downloaded this free app so I could be on top of the time frame as everyone keeps asking me how much time left. 
I have some old school items to take care of though as well. I’ve received my snail mail package of info that needs to be reviewed and submitted. It needs 3 months so that’s up next! 
Still a little more home work as we should review health coverage options. Who knew retiring was so much work!😉
Bernie
The countdown is getting serious and I have to keep my attention from wandering. I want to go out strong from my Continue reading
There has finally been a bit of a break in the unseasonably cold snowy fall weather. The combines are going full force late into the evening and we completed a significant portion of our fall yard work on the weekend. Construction season ended too early but now we have time to focus on a few other items.
So armed with a chainsaw and a clipper we started gathering materials so I could decorate the planters that remain outside. It’s so nice to have some colours and textures in them during the non growing season.
I think my favourite view of it is the one below; partly because it’s through clean windows! It’s a long day to do the 128 window panes and 16 door panels but it’s so worth it. We are so blessed with our house space and our rural life that the work is just fair trade for that.
I love the flower pots and the cost was nil this year as the few hardscapes are from previous years. Even then the rule was that I won’t spend more than $25 for any item so it’s mostly salvage from various spots. I’m so pleased with the results of my something from nothing this year.
I have plans to add a cross and poppies in November and then dress it with lites and outside flowers for the Christmas season in December. I think it will look better than it does sometimes in the summer when I’m struggling to get the plants to grow.
Bernie
I saw these words and they resonated in my heart. On many levels and for many reasons. 
Food for thought because sometimes the way ahead seems hard: so cherish what is here now.
Bernie
