Delighted to link up with Jackie at From This Side of the Pond for another edition of Wednesday Hodgepodge. 1. What’s something recent that had you ‘tickled pink’? I took my 17-year-old granddaughter out for some “Grandma and Makiya” time when I was in Kamloops, and was delighted when she said she feels like no time…
Author: Linda
Travel Woes
I arrived home in the wee hours of Monday morning after another long and unpredictable travel day. At this point, I’m beyond done with traveling. My flight out of Kamloops on Sunday was delayed for eight hours, initially because of early morning fog preventing an incoming flight from landing, setting dominoes of flight mayhem into…
Friday’s Fave Five – February 6
It’s been a while since I participated in Friday’s Fave Five, and I appreciate the opportunity to pick up a habit that helps maintain a focus on gratitude and good things. Fresh flowers. I got out of the habit of keeping fresh flowers on the dining table, in part, because our chess board claimed the centre spot…
Wednesday Hodgepodge
Fun to be back and participating in linkups again. Thanks to Joyce at From This Side Of the Pond for hosting the Wednesday Hodgepodge questions. 1. The Winter Olympics kick off on Friday, February 6th…on a scale of 1-10 how excited are you? (1= eh and 10=watching every event all day every day). What’s your favorite Winter Olympic sporting…
Sunday Stealing – Old School
Stealing? On Sunday, of all days? Well, I never! It’s a great name for a link up and the questions are fun, so I’ll play. 😊 Linking up with Sunday Stealing on Tuesday, because why not? I am passionate about: 1. Being a grandma. My granddaughter is the light of my life. 2. Coffee. 3. Words. Writing…
Battle Fatigue
It’s all a bit much these days. I wrote this poem back in early-November when we were just heading into the dark months. We’ve come through, but darkness lingers in many corners. If you’re feeling it, like I am, do what you need to care for yourself. I keep hearing a voice in the back…





