Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 23
April 2, 2018
Two Types of People
We were at a funeral. A speaker praised the departed effusively, as people do at funerals. Then he said: “There are only two types of people in the world — the givers and the takers. ——– was a giver.” It was one of those times when — but for respect for the departed and… Continue reading Two Types of People
March 31, 2018
Happy Easter, Happy Spring
Happy Easter and Happy Spring! Sharing my favourite Easter posts: they’ll make you smile! https://cynthiasreyes.com/2014/04/20/... https://cynthiasreyes.com/2014/04/16/... My best to everyone! Photo by Hamlin Grange Advertisements
March 27, 2018
Now It’s The Women’s Turn
Remember Kamala-Jean? She’s the Toronto woman who — exactly two years ago — met a young vendor in a South African market, and proceeded to help transform not only Happy’s life, but the life of his community back home in Malosa, Malawi. Between Happy’s leadership in his community in Malosa, and Kamala-Jean’s guidance, personal philanthropy… Continue reading Now It’s The Women’s Turn
March 21, 2018
Myrtle Goes to Ottawa
That Myrtle! Our favourite purple turtle is set for another excellent adventure. Myrtle the Purple Turtle will be on display this Spring at the Annual Conference of the OHCG (Ontario Hooking Craft Guild) in our nation’s capital. That’s both Myrtle-the-book and Myrtle-the-star of a wonderful hooked rug. The creator of the rug is Jessica Charnock.… Continue reading Myrtle Goes to Ottawa
March 14, 2018
Witless Wednesday
The letters H and J are next to each other on my computer keyboard. So that a sign-off to my friend – normally “Big hugs” – became “Big jugs”, a thing neither of us can claim to possess, but a typing mistake I can easily understand. But how does one explain “Best fishes”? It’s not as… Continue reading Witless Wednesday
March 9, 2018
At Home with Hilary Custance Green
Hilary Custance Green has many roles. She’s a daughter, wife, mother, author, sculptor, blogger and gardener. It’s the gardener role that first caught my eye. More specifically, it was her Japanese maple seedlings that caught my interest. Hilary had written a blog post about growing Japanese maples from seed. Being a gardener ( and having… Continue reading At Home with Hilary Custance Green
March 1, 2018
A Stream, Flower Buds and Birdsong
Not sure if this is the spring thaw or just the result of rain, but you should hear the rushing sound the stream makes as it wends its way through our small valley! Then there are the birds, which surprised me several days ago: their singing was so loud, I could hear it through… Continue reading A Stream, Flower Buds and Birdsong
February 23, 2018
Storytime in Small-Town Ontario
If anyone wants to know why Bowmanville, a historic town east of Toronto, is becoming so popular with young families, retirees and those in-between — many moving from big centres — the pictures below are one reason: Would you believe we’re in a bank? Yes, and it’s Storytime! Author Viki McDonald (“Coach Tate and Team… Continue reading Storytime in Small-Town Ontario
February 18, 2018
Why I Didn’t Follow the Rules
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February 12, 2018
2018 a year of promise
Originally posted on chase n chance ranch:
As the year begins in the little red farmhouse, it’s always a reminder of things unfinished from 2017. Last year was a busy year for our family and my thoughts were consumed with decision making, planning, coordinating, and preparing every day life. Over the past few months I…
As the year begins in the little red farmhouse, it’s always a reminder of things unfinished from 2017. Last year was a busy year for our family and my thoughts were consumed with decision making, planning, coordinating, and preparing every day life. Over the past few months I…
