“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 […]
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 […]