Here we are mid November. Crazy, no? There is snow on the ground where I live, so thinking about Christmas is not a big stretch for me. And so, I begin to think about sending Christmas cards. Adorable bedding by Garnet Hill (which seems to be on sale right now). Sending Christmas cards should not […]
20 years ago you wrote yourself a letter.
“The reason why we don’t write letters anymore is not the cost of a stamp, but the cost of our time.” by Bruce Farrer A big thank you to West Jet Airline for making me cry. Seriously, this story about one teacher who impacted hundreds of students made me tear up. Mr. Farrer made a […]
Send a ‘thank-you’ to our troops
Today is Remembrance Day. We have so much to be thankful for. So much that I take for granted. These cards by 1Canoe2 are perfect for sending a heartfelt thank-you to someone you know in the military. Perhaps someone you don’t even know. I was in Washington D.C. a few years ago and paid a […]
Mail was a lifeline to home during wartime.
As we approach Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the USA) on November 11, I want to introduce you to Elinor Florence, author of a new Canadian wartime novel called Bird’s Eye View. To find out how you can win a copy of her book continue reading. Spying from the sky Bird’s Eye View tells the story […]