In recent years, I’ve gotten in the habit of leaving the non-traditional trees up until the end of January—or even later—appreciating the ambiance and extra light during the dark weeks. This year, I decide to put themaway and get to a semblance of Moose Jaw normal as we continue to adjust after the move. And so…
It’s Boxing Day, one of my favourite days of the year. With no commitments and no meals to prepare, thanksto an abundance of leftovers, the day is one of rest involving a good book (I’m currently reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan), a jigsaw puzzle, and snacks. Simply perfect. Yesterday, we woke…
After an appointment downtown, Gerry and I head to Superstore to pick up some last minute Christmasthings. Ordinarily,mi wouldn’t go to the grocery store on the Friday before Christmas (because crowds), but this is no ordinary year as we continue settling into our new home. As we’re driving into the parking lot, wespot our daughter driving…
I’m in a liminal space right now, as we settle into our new home in Moose Jaw in the season of Advent.There’s a strange sense of moving forward while still waiting that leaves me feeling discombobulated. It’s pause to look back at the week and count blessings with a the Christmas season, yet with the transition…
The outdoor temperature gauge in my car reads -30C (that’s -22F) when I join the line of cars filled withparents picking up their kids at the school in Caronport. Many more kids are bundled up and walking to their home in the village than are being picked up—this is Saskatchewan, after all. They know how to…
Gerry and I have been Moose Jaw residents for one week today. We’re puttering away at things at homelike replacing weather stripping on the door from the laundry room to the garage (Gerry) and organizingthe walk-in pantry (me). There are always miscellaneous things to buy for a new house so I’ve beenshopping too. Our Keurig…