Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 48
October 21, 2014
Update From The Home Front
Two things to know: Thing 1: My husband takes excellent care of his health. A former 400-metre hurdles champion, he cross-country skis each winter, is a dedicated long-distance cyclist and follows a balanced diet. Thing 2: He hates going to hospitals. … Continue reading →
October 18, 2014
A salad mix from Gallivanta’s Herb Garden
A salad mix from Gallivanta’s Herb Garden. Always amazed that when cold weather starts in the north, it’s SPRING in New Zealand, where one of my favorite writers, “Gallivanta”, lives. Enjoy.
October 13, 2014
Autumn Colours in Ontario
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Thanks to Hamlin Grange for his lovely photographs * Imagine my first autumn in Canada. I’d come here from Jamaica, where the trees and shrubs didn’t change colours — unless you counted the parade of blooms on…
Thanks to Hamlin Grange for his lovely photographs * Imagine my first autumn in Canada. I’d come here from Jamaica, where the trees and shrubs didn’t change colours — unless you counted the parade of blooms on…
October 9, 2014
GIVING THANKS
PHOTOS BY HAMLIN GRANGE Some friends and relatives ask: “How much hardship can one family take?” After the painful challenges our family has been through in recent years, they wonder: why should yet another bad thing happen to us? We … Continue reading →
October 7, 2014
Finding Courage
Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes:
“FEAR SHOULD GET MORE RESPECT. WITHOUT IT, WHO’D NEED COURAGE?” Cynthia Reyes “BEING DEEPLY LOVED BY SOMEONE GIVES YOU STRENGTH, WHILE LOVING SOMEONE DEEPLY GIVES YOU COURAGE.” Lao Tzu All photos by Hamlin Grange. A reader…
“FEAR SHOULD GET MORE RESPECT. WITHOUT IT, WHO’D NEED COURAGE?” Cynthia Reyes “BEING DEEPLY LOVED BY SOMEONE GIVES YOU STRENGTH, WHILE LOVING SOMEONE DEEPLY GIVES YOU COURAGE.” Lao Tzu All photos by Hamlin Grange. A reader…
October 4, 2014
NO WORDS
There are no words. * One speaks to God in frightened silence Broken only by jagged breath. One reaches for faith And reaches again. * Before faith, the lurch in the belly. The gasp from the chest. The hurt in … Continue reading →
September 26, 2014
MEDITATION LIKE JELLY
The thing about making jelly is It’s a risky thing. The experience is unpredictable. One minute you have a spoon in your hand Stirring the sticky liquid in the pot Staring at the smooth surface Wondering when it will gel … Continue reading →
September 23, 2014
Delusions of Grandeur
Autumn is the season of pumpkins. The Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education and Marketing folks have a giant pumpkin contest. Here are their photos of two previous winners. So now I’m wondering if I should enter the pumpkin my husband and … Continue reading →
September 18, 2014
A Family’s Labour of Love
Photos by Hamlin Grange One of the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever seen grows behind a very modern house not far from Toronto’s downtown. A lush, hidden garden in a world of its own. A place where tall trees loom … Continue reading →
September 17, 2014
FLOWERS FOR MY SISTER
Today is my younger sister’s birthday, and these flowers are for her. ** I was the older sister, and for most of our lives, the more accomplished. She looked up to me, as I looked up to our older sisters. … Continue reading →
