Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 11
March 18, 2020
Social Distancing
Dear Blogger Friends: What a strange time! I hope you and your families are coping well as we all do what we can to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Public health officials emphasize Social Distancing — keeping a physical distance of 6 feet from others, especially those outside our own homes. In the last… Continue reading Social Distancing
March 8, 2020
A Lovely Surprise
Woke up to the dawn chorus of birds – many birds – singing their hearts out. Spring must be near. And then to this lovely surprise – the perfect gift for a day when I am feeling weak and woozy, having come through a winter illness, but have to head out of town to give… Continue reading A Lovely Surprise
March 3, 2020
Miss Claire
Ever had an older friend who dazzled you with her independence and unique style? Claire White was that person for me in my teenage years. Widowed young, children now grown, she lived alone, grew flowers and herbs, read tea leaves and tarot cards, and was unlike any other woman I had ever met. She had… Continue reading Miss Claire
March 2, 2020
Days Like Today…
My queendom for red bee balm blooms today! It’s one of those grey winter days here in my part of Canada. If this keeps up, I shall have to write a soliloquy to A Grey Day in Winter. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this picture by Hamlin Grange. I hope my blogger friends are having… Continue reading Days Like Today…
February 22, 2020
Ciaran’s Irish Garden
It’s February and a gardener’s thoughts turn to spring. Not because we expect it any time soon – this is Ontario, Canada, after all — but because it’s at least another two months before flowers start popping up from the soil. So – courtesy of Twitter — I head to Ciaran de Buitlear’s garden in… Continue reading Ciaran’s Irish Garden
February 13, 2020
Birgit Ohm’s Book – One Way Ticket
My husband and I had the pleasure of attending a special book launch recently. It was special because the author, Birgit Ohms, is one of my writing students. Birgit’s book, One Way Ticket, begins when she is a teenager, leaving her family and homeland to study art abroad. Soon after, she meets her future husband,… Continue reading Birgit Ohm’s Book – One Way Ticket
February 10, 2020
A Garden and A Love Story
“Will a marriage survive a partner who asks a flower fanatic: “Can you eat flowers?” Writer Paula de Ronde reviews Twigs in My Hair – A Gardening Memoir THE PROVIDER AND THE BEAUTIFIER Cynthia Reyes, author of A Good Home, An Honest House and co-author of the Myrtle the Purple Turtle series of children’s books,… Continue reading A Garden and A Love Story
February 8, 2020
Taking Control – Stephanie Guerilus
I’d like you to meet American writer Stephanie Guerilus. I enjoyed her articles online but didn’t know she was also a novelist till I came across her book cover. So, being a nosy person, I asked her some questions! Q1: Are novels your main form of writing? As a journalist, I’m always writing and editing.… Continue reading Taking Control – Stephanie Guerilus
February 6, 2020
The Planet of Baby
It’s a whole new planet. Baby Land. A land where Grandbaby rules supreme. A land of baby bassinets, bibs and bouncers — Yes, bouncers. As I write, I’m using my left foot to gently rock the grandbaby in a ‘bouncer’. My foot and I practiced beforehand. You need to be gentle. Now, you may remember… Continue reading The Planet of Baby
January 24, 2020
Stereotyping Streams
We talk about rushing rivers Torrential downpours Majestic waterfalls Big weighty words, shouting Their heft and might Announcing powerful actions And then there’s the simple stream And its adjectives Timid, tepid, placid words Meandering Winding Gurgling Lapping As if time has no meaning To streams; no urgency No agency or power Come into my… Continue reading Stereotyping Streams
