Snow came to Vancouver for Christmas! On December 30, 2021, the sun came out and pathways in the snow welcomed us to embrace the winter chill. As I walked towards the Vancouver Seawall, I heard my cellphone notification, alerting me to an incoming e-mail from my sister, Sarah. Her message was short and confined toContinue reading “Writer Joan Didion Shares Some Life Advice”
Category Archives: Sunset
Celebrating Poetry With Frances
Happy Mother’s Day I am celebrating Mother’s Day with my mother, Frances. Although we are, for a time, separated by COVID-19, Frances and I remain connected via technology. Frances introduced me to poetry. Over the years, poetry has been a source of joy and entertainment, a way in which I have learned to feel emotionsContinue reading “Celebrating Poetry With Frances”
Sunday Evening Reflection: Benediction
Over the past months, I have taken my poetry recitation outside. There seems to be a fresh energy that comes when surrounded by the sounds of a vibrant nature scene that thrives within the confines of city life. “Benediction” by Georgia Douglas Johnson was my companion when I came upon a family (gaggle) of CanadianContinue reading “Sunday Evening Reflection: Benediction”
Sunday Evening Reflection: Following the Sunset
Ansel Adams once wrote, “Sometimes I arrive just when God’s ready to have somone click the shutter.” That was the thought that came to mind on an late afternoon, early evening walk a few weeks ago. Spring had finally come. The warmth and fresh winds coming from the ocean had a hint of seaweed andContinue reading “Sunday Evening Reflection: Following the Sunset”
Freedom in the Delay
Whenever anyone brings up the subject of procrastination, they invariably give a nod to Mark Twain who stated with his usual clarity and generous humour: “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best toContinue reading “Freedom in the Delay”
Rear-View Mirror
I have always wondered why I continue to look backward when it is so much easier to look forward. “Always focus on the front windshield and not the rear-view mirror.” Colin Powell
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