Tag Archives: travel

Moving to Newfoundland

In 2024, we spent the summer in Newfoundland with our kids. We knew it was our last chance for a big family road trip while they were still living at home so we took advantage of the opportunity. Most of our time was spent in Gaultois, my husband’s home town, and we fell in loveContinue reading “Moving to Newfoundland”

K.I.S.S.

My grade 10 English teacher gave us the best piece of advice ever, and even though it was meant to help us become better writers, it relates to most things in my life. Keep it simple. Don’t try to impress anyone. I have a feeling that our group of keeners was trying to impress oneContinue reading “K.I.S.S.”

Sanctuary

I’ve cleaned up the pillow and blankets from the floor in front of a glistening new painting, still shiny wet, sparkling in the morning sun. It’s beautiful – not just the painting, but the feeling of finishing something and enjoying it. And I actually made myself clean my brushes. That’s a huge accomplishment. This paintingContinue reading “Sanctuary”

A Change of Pace

Good morning from Gaultois, Newfoundland! I’m enjoying a cup of coffee while I take in the incredible view from my window and soaking in the silence. It’s so wonderfully quiet here. If you follow me on Instagram, you might recognize this view. We’re staying in the same house we rented last year ~ we lovedContinue reading “A Change of Pace”

Making Memories

After several drafts for a presentation at the annual Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail Gala, this is what I finally settled on. And guess what? It was worth it! Take a look: When I prepare to talk to a group, it’s incredibly important for me that the audience isn’t just sitting and listening. InContinue reading “Making Memories”

What Inspires Me

Have you watched Soul? The animated movie from Disney Pixar?  If you haven’t, watch it. But don’t watch this next clip because it’ll spoil the movie for you. Actually, set down your phone or close your laptop. Don’t read any further until you’ve watched the movie, and then come back.  … Ok, now that you’ve watched it,Continue reading “What Inspires Me”