Madeleines and tea is that perfect combination don’t you think? Those golden, sweet little sea shell shaped sponge cakes. My grandmother used to make them for tea and also varied the recipe to include almonds for Christmas cookies. It’s been
In preparation for Canada’s newest bank holiday Monday, Family Day, I opened a “grandchildren” box which had been sealed for the past ten years or so. What did I find? All the hand puppets in various stages of muckiness. So
So had the best time ever! Evening out with my children, a lovely supper in historic Gastown and rocking out to MUSE. Adam, Kerstie, Bryson, Chloe and I drove to Gastown, parked up and walked to the Pourhouse for
Where have these past two days gone? It’s over the top busy here. First course of business
My friends at Wordpress have asked for a photo which represents love. I thought about it for a good long time and then decided to show you this photo of Kerstie and Bunny (Isla). I remember a moment when Kerstie was
January 6th. Anyone ever heard of this: my Czech grandmother always insisted that Christmas decorations stay up till Jan. 6th, the feast of the three kings, the 12th day of Christmas. My British grandmother thought it was silly, but I loved my
Kerstie sent this sweet little photo story. She said I could post it for all of you to see. Here are Kerstie and Adam taking Binky and Bunny to get the tree: The permit to cut down a forest tree. Ever has
Kerstie is coming for a visit at the end of the week with our little girls. I think it’s time to introduce them to the theatre. The marionettes and their theatre have been mine for maybe 30 years. I guess you could
On this special night let me show you the front porch and tell you a ghost story. A true ghost story. The first night we spent in our little cabin in the woods was a chilly May night over 20 years
Kerstie texted to say she will come visit with Binky and Isla tomorrow. How nice. Last time K was here she made this beautiful driftwood sign. This is life with two babies under three. Still we do the best we