The site is always growing with new posts as Linda works her way towards a finished book. Here you can find a list of all posts in the collection, starting with the most recent. You can also start at the beginning and look for a “Next” link at the bottom of the post to step forward, post by post.
- No longer avoiding the rainThere is something purifying about being closed in, confined within the space of your home, following a day-to-day routine in an effort to move to the next day. The uncertainty of these times is something that none of us expected, nor invited, however, it …
- Facing our fearsLinda talks about the impacts of COVID-19 to self and family, and how we are inevitably coming face to face with our fears in unexpected ways.
- Waking up the airportIt is so quiet at that time; between what was the evening and what will become another day. It is strange to be awake at this time, if you are lucky you have had a full night’s sleep, or you are trying to shake …
- Loss of a friendI have been thinking about this for many weeks now but haven’t found a way to start this Journey. How do I ensure that I am doing justice to a friendship that was so dear to me for over 20 years? All of us …
- The Call of the MountainsOnce the mountains came into sight, which was shortly after leaving the city, I remember that my friend, Donna and I would always unconsciously sigh out loud. This became a joke between us because we always did it unconsciously, and we always wound up …
- And now to explain…I was on my way to the Social Services office with no idea how things were going to turn out. I had never “rebelled” against my mother in any way, but from this rebellion; bringing other people into my story, there was no turning …
- Passion for LifeA conversation with my grandson sparked an interesting discussion on passion, and how that can help make a decision about someone’s future. I feel that passion can even influence how we deal with day-to-day life. Consider this quote from the internet: Knowing your passion …
- The Morning after the Black UmbrellaThe uniqueness of someone’s story can only be measured through the eyes of experience. Age defines who we are measured against the backdrop of our experiences in life, and the lives of those closest to us. As we grow older and share experiences with …
- The Black UmbrellaThe night was cool with that glow of rain that reflects off forming pools of standing water. Everything that the rain touches becomes illuminated in a way that feels almost surreal. These are the thoughts that went through my mind after I had dashed …
- Have I earned the right to grieveI will never forget that Monday… I was preparing for another day of teaching at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm, BC; I was home alone because my husband was away on a road trip; the phone rang. I saw that the phone call was …