Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 19

Let Down, Looking Up

I am dealing with a big disappointment on a project. I have felt let down and hurt. I should be used to disappointment, right?  For years after the car accident, every visit to doctors and therapists was full of hope, followed by the crushing realization that my hopes were unrealistic. Some injuries don’t heal that… Continue reading Let Down, Looking Up

What Makes You Different….

No child wants to be different. To be taunted for something you can’t change. I know. I wanted dark hair, like everyone else. Instead, during childhood, I had flaming reddish hair. “Reds” was the kindest of my nicknames. I loved playing — boisterously — with my sisters and friends. Suddenly, I was struck with childhood… Continue reading What Makes You Different….

How to Give ‘Feedback’ to Anyone

A team member, working on a project with me years ago, had seen me give feedback to others.  She noticed that I always pointed out ‘the positives’ before getting to what needed improvement, and especially so if the critique took place in a group-setting. One day, she told me: “If you ever have to give… Continue reading How to Give ‘Feedback’ to Anyone

Check out Jeanne Balsam’s Creations

Jeanne Balsam is an illustrator, writer and one of my favourite bloggers.  Now she’s launched a new line of Christmas and holiday cards, and a special journal she’s created. If you’re looking for interesting Christmas and holiday cards or a gift, may I suggest you check out her site on Etsy? Jeanne’s love of drawing… Continue reading Check out Jeanne Balsam’s Creations

Golden Woods

Early in October, I wished aloud for the leaves to stay on the trees ‘for a couple weeks longer this autumn’, and this morning I realized my wish.  It’s a grey day but you wouldn’t know it. Not when the trees themselves seem to glow with their own sunshine.  No matter which window we look… Continue reading Golden Woods

When an Author Has a New Book

In Canada, autumn is when a lot of new books are released. But completing a book, and publishing it, can take an author years. It’s a huge achievement. So you can imagine that when a writer releases a new book, messages of support and encouragement matter – a lot. “Congrats! How may I find out… Continue reading When an Author Has a New Book

A Glorious Drive in The Country

Photos by Hamlin Grange ~~ One of the nicest things to do in Ontario’s early autumn, is to go for a drive in the country. We drove north of Bowmanville then east to Baltimore and Warkworth in Northumberland County. Northumberland County is east of Toronto, and is an area of outstanding natural beauty — especially… Continue reading A Glorious Drive in The Country

Running at Home – Tiffany Ford

I often write about people’s love for their homes, and sometimes about love of country. Today I’m writing about a young woman who is running a fierce election campaign to represent the part of Toronto that’s been her home for her entire life. To do so, she has to defeat candidates who are older and… Continue reading Running at Home – Tiffany Ford

Running at Home – TIFFANY FORD

I often write about people’s love for their homes, and sometimes about love of country. Today I’m writing about a young woman who is running a fierce election campaign to represent the part of Toronto that’s been her home for her entire life. To do so, she has to defeat candidates who are older and… Continue reading Running at Home – TIFFANY FORD

Myrtle On The Move

The little purple turtle returns! Myrtle — who lived in our family’s hearts for 28 years, captured the imagination of S. African illustrator Jo Robinson, then, in the last year, charmed thousands of children and adults around the world — is on the move. First, she returns this autumn as “Vertu”, in French.  The text… Continue reading Myrtle On The Move