Is there anything better than your own bed? As I burrowed under the covers last night, I thought more than ever of immigrants and refugees, with hopes that everyone, one day, will have a safe,

Today Ottawa had a huge blizzard – something like 30 centimetres of snow fell, and the roads were sheet ice. My rental car got stuck in the driveway and I had to dig myself out,

Okay, yes, here I am, and it seems that I am blogging – but only BRIEFLY, not just because I swore to take a break, but because I’m exhausted and still have lots to do.

 Last night’s pageant- too bad you can’t see that beautiful couple with their baby, not to mention the animals on all sides Today’s pageant – two tired celebrants One not tired at all – about

A moment of tranquillity before it all hits – Anna and family on their way over. It is a record-breaking warm Christmas Eve here – warmer than Mexico and, according to my friend Patsy, much

Just got this shot from my dear neighbour Richard, who headed east this morning with Jean-Marc: this is the sign greeting new arrivals at the Fredericton airport. Proud to be Canadian. Almost too much to

Had to tell you – it’s mind-bogglingly warm here. Just doing errands on my bike in a light jacket, no hat, no gloves. It’s too bad global warming has its wonderful side, especially for Canadians.

But there will be an occasional photograph. That way it’s not cold turkey. No writing, but pictures. Best wishes to you all, on this gloomy pre-Solstice day, the darkest day of the year. May your

So here’s a story about my recent trip to Hawaii: I was travelling with my friend Penny from England. I am profoundly grateful to her for including me in the incredible invitation she had to