Tomorrow signals the end of October.
Halloween was always a flurry of activity in my household, first as a child myself, and then later as a mother.
Homemade costumes were the order of the day in both scenarios; I being the recipient in the former and creator in the latter.
As a parent, I recall 'dressing up' while dishing out goodies as the greeter of 'trick or treaters'.
One year I might be 'fiercely frightening' and the next 'creatively colourful'.
Those were 'fun' and tender times.
My inner child easily surfaced with young children of my own to show me the way.
Now it takes a little more work to engineer the journey inward to find her.
Memories conjure moments lost, while feelings of anticipation linger . . .
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Moving Forward
Fifteen months ago on the 15th deserves a note, Mom.
Although I have been grieving, and more so lately, your death is feeling a little more distant.
I keep you in my heart and maybe that is the reason.
Lots of changes are happening.
I cannot go back; I must move forward.
No matter what my age I will continue to learn, grow and enjoy my life.
Travel has its place.
Now I embark on another journey to fulfil my destiny.
'Timing is everything', and this is the moment, my moment.
Although I have been grieving, and more so lately, your death is feeling a little more distant.
I keep you in my heart and maybe that is the reason.
Lots of changes are happening.
I cannot go back; I must move forward.
No matter what my age I will continue to learn, grow and enjoy my life.
Travel has its place.
Now I embark on another journey to fulfil my destiny.
'Timing is everything', and this is the moment, my moment.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time for Reflection
Thanksgiving weekend is about to begin in Canada. It is time to harvest and share the bounty.
With a very long, hot, sunny summer behind us, and just the 'right' amount of rain, this year has seen a great growing season.
In fact, Ontario wines for 2010 are being touted, even before they ferment, as 'collector' vintage. We shall wait to 'nose', 'see', and 'taste'!
Every year, these upcoming few days are bittersweet for me.
In one of my posts last fall, I recall mentioning that fact.
As I am about to see another year since my birth go by, I remember my godson and nephew, who left us that same date fifteen years ago.
I give thanks for 'life', both mine and his.
None of us knows when it will end.
Each day is a gift, the present we share with others who cross our path.
It only takes a smile, a greeting, a laugh, or just a nod of the head, to lift the spirit of someone else.
A small but meaningful gesture goes a long way in life.
With a very long, hot, sunny summer behind us, and just the 'right' amount of rain, this year has seen a great growing season.
In fact, Ontario wines for 2010 are being touted, even before they ferment, as 'collector' vintage. We shall wait to 'nose', 'see', and 'taste'!
Every year, these upcoming few days are bittersweet for me.
In one of my posts last fall, I recall mentioning that fact.
As I am about to see another year since my birth go by, I remember my godson and nephew, who left us that same date fifteen years ago.
I give thanks for 'life', both mine and his.
None of us knows when it will end.
Each day is a gift, the present we share with others who cross our path.
It only takes a smile, a greeting, a laugh, or just a nod of the head, to lift the spirit of someone else.
A small but meaningful gesture goes a long way in life.
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