Life Lesson

Always: The Promise We Kept

One day, maybe not too far from now, we’ll be sitting on some old porch, two worn-out coffee mugs in…

1 year ago

If This Were My Last Day

There’s a strange heaviness in the air these days. You can feel it, can’t you? It seeps in through the…

1 year ago

The Pool, the Parade and the Point

Every time I read about mass deportations in the USA or Canada’s not-so-warm welcome to certain newcomers, it feels like…

1 year ago

When Size Actually Does Matter

Some people think the secret to a good marriage is knowing who’s in charge. Others learn, usually the hard way,…

1 year ago

Past the Posts, Toward the Peaks

Sometimes the best life lessons come from the most unlikely places. A cow. A fence. A mountain. And a truth…

1 year ago

When the Habit Shines Through

Even those devoted to serving God sometimes need a change of pace, a chance to step away and recharge their…

1 year ago

Red Tomatoes, Green With Envy

A woman just adored gardening. Her flowerbeds were flawless, her herbs thrived, and her lawn looked like it belonged in…

1 year ago

The Canadian Cost of Living in Costa Rica

You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve read the stories. Pictures of sun-kissed beaches, smiling retirees, jungle views, and slogans like “Live…

1 year ago

From Roots to Canopy: The Journey of Becoming

I did not write the words you are about to read, but they were too beautiful not to share. Sometimes…

1 year ago

Counted Coins, Uncounted Love

She shuffled into the boutique with quiet, hesitant steps. Her grey hair was tangled, her dress was worn thin by…

1 year ago