Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 29

What Kind of Idiot Loses Her Crutches?

My kind of idiot, that’s who.   Proving the old saying by another idiot: “I’d forget my head if it weren’t connected.” Last night, my daughter asked me for the umpteenth time: “But how can a person lose her crutches, … Continue reading →

Meet Myrtle

A story I wrote 27 years ago to comfort my 4 year-old daughter is about to be published. Illustrated and designed by well-known blogger Jo Robinson, it’s titled “Myrtle the Purple Turtle”.  It’s about a turtle who suddenly realizes she … Continue reading →

Serendipitous Old Stuff

It’s no secret: I love small towns and villages. Love their main streets, small stores and annual events. Warkworth, a charming Northumberland County village that’s famous for its many artists and cultural events, is one of my favourites. There’s always … Continue reading →

Winner Announced!

The votes are in and there’s a winner! But first I must say that you voters are a most unruly lot. You were asked to pick the best fictional story explaining my broken ankle. So what did many of you do? You … Continue reading →

AT HOME WITH AUTHOR YVONNE BLACKWOOD

Yvonne Blackwood is best-known for the books she’s written about her African travels: “Into Africa A Personal Journey”, and “Into Africa – the Return”. The former bank manager loves books. Writing them, and reading them.  Not surprisingly, there are many … Continue reading →

Time to Vote!

I asked readers to send a better story than “I got up, passed out and fell down”, to explain my broken ankle. The entries are in. Please vote for the best story. The person who gets the most votes will … Continue reading →

6 WAYS TO HELP A SICK/INJURED FRIEND

Thanks for your support in recent weeks. It reminds me: it’s so important to reach out to others in times of stress, illness or other need. I offer these tips (please add your own): Call. And call again. It matters … Continue reading →

Hospitality Advice From the Undomestic Diva

My best advice for Staying Alive if you’re Undomestic: Marry a man or woman who can cook. Not that you have to marry him/her. Just beg the person to live with you – especially at mealtime and most especially when … Continue reading →

Help Save My Dignity

Every time I go to the fracture clinic at the hospital – which is often these days — I feel ashamed. Why? Everybody has a great story about how they broke their whatsit. Broken arms, collarbones, legs — you name … Continue reading →

A Great Outcome

I’ve been wanting to share this story for weeks now. Our grand-cat, Jerome, disappeared. He’d gone for his usual short walk in his Seattle neighborhood, but didn’t return home. Our daughter and son-in-law were — as pet-lovers everywhere can imagine … Continue reading →