My “Exotic” Food Quest

Is This Really "Exotic" Food? My husband and I checked into a Toronto hotel for a short stay, but he felt unwell upon arrival. After sleeping for a few hours, he awoke and asked if I’d get him bread and butter from the hotel restaurant. That simple request began my...

Treasure or Junk?

Is it Treasure or Junk? For the uninitiated, this is a rototiller. It’s an open question whether it is a treasure or junk, especially since it doesn’t work. This odd-looking creature is for breaking up and loosening the garden soil before planting. The roots of plants...

Locate the Lizard!

Can You See the Lizard? Can you locate the lizard lolling on the books decorating the fireplace mantel? It only took me two days! I laughed when I spotted the languid (rubber) creature staring at me. Grandchildren were here. We have travelled to faraway places in...

Come and See!

Come and See—An Exciting Invitation! “Come and see.” Those words seemed to zing off the page like an arrow shot from a bow and implant themselves in my spirit. Children have demanded that I “Come and see” as they sparkled with enthusiasm. I have said, “Come and see,”...

It Happened in Church!

What Happened in Church? It happened again after several decades. And it happened in church! I felt like a teenager because something funny transpired, and I began giggling. When, as teens, we all sat together in church, it wasn’t unheard of for something to occur...

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