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Change What You Can

Timmy Fletcher was five years old. He lived with his family in a small town in Ontario. He was bright. Charming too, in that confident way of young children who are loved by those around them. He zipped around in his wheelchair, beaming. Timmy had one big wish: to go to school, like the other… Continue reading Change What You Can

What to Send My 84 Year-Old Uncle?

Even the funny birthday song I normally inflict on loved ones didn’t seem to cheer my uncle when I called him in London, England last week.  He usually laughs loudly as I croak and warble my way through it in a fake British accent. Because of the COVID lockdown, Uncle G. was spending his 84th… Continue reading What to Send My 84 Year-Old Uncle?

Myrtle and The Big Mistake – It’s not political!

Recently, interviewers have asked us whether the main themes of the new Myrtle the Purple book were taken from the ongoing headline stories about political misinformation and fake news in the United States. The quick answer is “No!” The longer answer is: “At least, not intentionally!” Co-author Lauren and I created Myrtle and the Big… Continue reading Myrtle and The Big Mistake – It’s not political!

On the 4th day of Christmas…

Although my family focuses most on Christmas Day itself, Christmas, the season, starts on December 25.  It continues for 12 days till  sunset on January 5th. So, in the spirit of celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, I share my harrowing search for the perfect Christmas tree. It’s the first in a series of Christmas… Continue reading On the 4th day of Christmas…

Christmas Words and Actions

I find myself hesitating, trying to find the right words. Is the greeting “Merry Christmas” still appropriate, during such a grim year? My inspiration comes from my granddaughter, as I watch her picking herself up from falling, and setting forth once more with hope and determination towards a target. She falters, wobbles, but never loses… Continue reading Christmas Words and Actions

Searching for the Christmas Spirit

Trying hard to find “the Christmas spirit”, but I still haven’t found it.  Must have something to do with not going to church at this time, due to the pandemic whose name I shall not call, except to say: “That damned pandemic!” Yes – a person can both swear fervently and love going to church… Continue reading Searching for the Christmas Spirit

Christmas Arrangements – Bad Ones

This piece from a few years ago made me grin, so as we head towards what may well be a strange Christmas season for many, I wanted to make you smile too. If you laugh at me, that’s even better! ~~ Photos by Hamlin Grange How hard could it be to make your own Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Arrangements – Bad Ones

Myrtle and the Big Mistake

Note from Cynthia: What a gift!  Felicity Sidnell-Reid — author, poet, radio host and retired educator — reviewed not just one book, but all 4 in the Myrtle the Purple Turtle series for children. Huge thanks to Felicity and to Chris the Story Reading Ape, who first published this excellent review.  ~~ What makes a… Continue reading Myrtle and the Big Mistake

Happy American Thanksgiving!

I wish every American reading this post:  Happy Thanksgiving! I know it’s been a tough year. May you and your loved ones find many reasons to be thankful on this important weekend. May you be safe and well, and may you eat entirely too much (big smile). As you know, we Canadians celebrated our Thanksgiving… Continue reading Happy American Thanksgiving!

Meet Silvia M. Wynter

Today, I’d like you to meet Silvia M. Wynter, author of “Prey of Angels”. A modern-day whodunnit, Prey of Angels is part thriller, part mystery. It spans three continents, and grips the reader with high-quality plotting and writing. Surprisingly, this is Silvia’s first published novel. But don’t let that fool you. She wrote two books… Continue reading Meet Silvia M. Wynter