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22
Oct
2018

Summer Tracks 2k18

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Fall is in full swing with trees leaves shedding fabulous shades of red, pink and orange. Yet my mind still wonders back to the beauty and majesty I saw this summer. My family, including my in-laws, flew to Calgary and jumped in a motor-home. For two weeks, we drove around Alberta and British Columbia. Some days, and there were many, you could have written a TV family sitcom that would have compared to “Everybody Loves Raymond” or “Married with Children” using our raw material. However, amidst the chaos that a family vacation may pose at times, I found myself speechless in the presence of Creation’s beauty. (more…)

13
May
2018

Shoes from my Mom

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Charles Jourdan was my mom’s favorite shoe designer. I guess this taste for shoes is in my genes.

The wave of grief hit me as I drove back home after a very positive morning that included a meaningful conversation I had postponed for too long, buying a gift for my mother-in-law and a cheerful quick meeting with a dear friend. You see, Mother’s Day never fails to remind me that MY mom only lives in my memory. (more…)

12
Jan
2017

The grey pair

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My friend Charlene and I caught up after two years. It was what I needed that night!

I finally wore my new winter boots! Recently, I went for an evening walk on the local trails. I clamped on my snowshoes over the grey boots, and set- off with my friend who I hadn’t seen in over two years. The night was mild; snow was packed and easy under our feet. The fresh air felt like a blood transfusion. With every step, I felt with a greater sense of peace and energy.

It has been a year since I had to slip- on the grief shoes.
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23
Nov
2016

Share Your Heels

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Heel graduation!

I was watching TV last Friday, and got a text from a dear friend showing me her heels find of the day. I chuckled at the text, and replied excitedly, “Woot woot! Heels! Straps and platform?! You are a graduate!”
See, my friend has great style and a beauty that really comes from inside but until a decade ago her shoes did not reflect that beauty.

I HAD to intervene! Fortunately, she was open and humble to my “unasked-for” shoe advice. She now loves when her birthday rolls around and we have our annual shoe hunting day. Obviously, the gift is always shoes, with a good dose of Thai food, laughter and encouragement. (more…)

27
Sep
2016

Socks with Sandals

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A hike this past April made me question the whole idea of creating the perfect conditions for something to happen. What I mean is that I tend to pay attention to detail. I try very hard to be purposeful in what I do and say, which will hopefully create, or result in the expected outcome. This can go from painting my toe nails before going to a summer party so I can wear my favorite pair of white sandals, to buying little tokens of gratitude for friends that attend a birthday party I have planned.
Most times attention to detail, thoughtfulness, preparation, and planning are useful and resourceful skills to have.
That is, only if I do not lose sight of My Creator’s plan. (more…)

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