Nana, Grandson, Great-Grandmother. . . Make a Book Together

Being a grandmother, sometimes I’m lucky to become a child again — as when my grandson and I work together on a project that recalls something my Mother made for my siblings and I 60-some years ago. Technologies and years telescope into a happy afternoon of creativity and reading. . . Click through to read more. . .

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Winter Thoughts . . .

I’m feeling a bit cranky about Winter, and trying to put that mood in context here — also sharing a few of my Winter Sketchbook pages. Wondering if any of my Winter mood resonates with any of you — I’d love to read your comments.

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Books Read, December 2023

That’s a deceptive photo heading this post. . . those are books my husband and I bought ourselves for Christmas, and you’ll have to wait at least a month before they start showing up here. But I have a full slate of books I read in December — as usual, these range across the genres: literary fiction to memoir to popular genre fiction, book in translation, children’s novel, historical fiction. . . it’s all here. Hope you’ll find something that appeals and that you’ll leave us a comment about a book or two you’ve liked (or not) lately. Click through to join in! Happy Reading!

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Happy New Year, May Yours Be Cough-Free!

2024 gave us a few days before knocking us out with a cough-ridden plague, but I’m finding a few happy diversions: walking the neighbourhood, sketching a house or two, wearing a favourite OOTD, and admiring the winter blooms, especially the fragrant ones. Walk along with me? Just click through. . .

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Days Before Christmas

In which I share a few pages from my illustrated daily journal . . . pre-Christmas pages of gentle and indulgent preparation for the busy festive season.

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