Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 59

A SURPRISING HOMECOMING

Guest Post by Claire Wade It was 5 minutes to midnight, our estimated time of departure. All passengers were seated and seat-belted. We’d been thoroughly grilled by Israeli security officers at Ben Gurion Airport — serious men and women who … Continue reading →

Laughing Through The Pain

Once a month, at the same time, in the same restaurant in a suburban mall, I meet Arna and Phyllis for lunch. I’d never have met these women were it not for the many sessions we attended together at Toronto … Continue reading →

THE (IM)PERFECT TREE

You think my Christmas arrangement was bad? You should see our Christmas tree this year. Last year,  I chose the tree myself– and suffered a thousand criticisms because it was so small. No-one would admit what I knew: this tree … Continue reading →

YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY

Thanks to everyone who reads my blog posts, and/or has read my book, A Good Home. It matters! I’ve learned so much since publishing the book. One thing I learned is that it’s not just the quality of a book … Continue reading →

The Un-Domestic Diva

How hard could it be to make your own Christmas arrangements?  Looks easy enough in the magazines, and on the internet, right? It’s almost Christmas and I’m surrounded by women who cook and bake AND do great home decor. My … Continue reading →

The Nicer Nisser

Inge had a way of always putting the best forward.  A Danish-American living in California, she always found a positive way to view a challenging situation. She fell off a ladder once. Broke her arm and sustained multiple bruises. The … Continue reading →

Courage

“Fear should get more respect. Without it, who’d need courage?” A reader phoned me one morning. “I just finished your book,” he said. “And I love it!  It’s like watching a movie. It should become a movie.” I’d heard this … Continue reading →

Everyday Glory

One late-autumn afternoon, after being stuck in bed for several days, I looked around at our bedroom.  White duvet cover over white cotton sheets.  White pillowcases. White curtains. Light walls. It all felt as sterile as a hospital room. And … Continue reading →

The Tea Lover

“Simply Splendid”  As Christmas approaches, Marilyn Mirabelli is a very busy woman. Marilyn, the person behind one of my favorite websites, has a tea catering company called Simply Splendid Victorian Afternoon Teas.  In the weeks leading up to Christmas, you’ll … Continue reading →

It’s Always Something

The Nisse has struck. The little elf-man with the pointy ears can be a protective spirit in the home or a real trouble-maker. He can, for example, deliberately mess up your appliances while you’re sleeping. Sometimes, you step out of … Continue reading →