“More than a meal” 2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of Meals On Wheels in Calgary, Alberta. I think that deserves celebrating! Here on the blog today is an easy way to get involved, and most importantly, make a difference in the day of one of the recipients of a meal provided by Meals On Wheels. […]
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 […]
Don’t throw away your pencil shavings
Pencil shavings become art I am continually amazed at the talented people out there. Case in point is my new friend Gene, based in France, who takes pencil shavings and turns them into fabulous art. Talk about crazy cool! Turning trash into something new I normally don’t give pencil shavings a second thought, except for […]