Author Archives: widebertha

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.” Charles W. Eliot (1834 – 1926) Monday was D-day; my appointment with the hypertension specialist.  When … Continue reading →

“O, wind, if WINTER comes, can spring be far behind?” ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley 1792-1822 School was cancelled today; the second day in a row.  Yesterday it was cancelled due to extremely cold temperatures; the reason today was a blizzard. … Continue reading →

This diary entry is long overdue and I apologize.  My only excuse is that I have been tired and unmotivated to write.  Since returning home, the bone pain has at times become unbearable however that is partly my own fault. … Continue reading →

I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year.  May 2005 bring you much happiness, good health, peace and contentment. I have a lot of catching up to do with this diary entry. … Continue reading →

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; the government shall be on his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Shalom (Peace)”.    Isaiah 9:2-7 … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween  From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!                                  ~Scottish saying Happy … Continue reading →

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.”                             … Continue reading →

The last couple of weeks have been extremely difficult ones for my family.  As I mentioned in another diary entry, my parents joined my family for Thanksgiving dinner and birthday cake for my dad on October 10th.  On October 12th … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian members.  The temperature today is 20 C (68 Fahrenheit) and the sun is shining.  Fall is definitely my favourite time of year.  I have such a sense of peace and calmness during this season. … Continue reading →

Today is my father’s 85th birthday. We celebrated with a Thanksgiving/Birthday dinner at our house.  My mother has not been out of the house (except for two doctor appointments) since she collapsed on September 8th so the dinner today was … Continue reading →