What a fantastic way to start the new year, by resting, spending time with family and taking time to review pictures of my trip....

Merry Christmas everyone from Ernest and me. We hope that wherever you are in this world that you have a day of reflection, fun and above...

It's a winter wonderland today. The snow is falling, it's so windy I can hear the wind howling loudly. It's perfect. This fulfills the...

The most meaningful experience I am having in Canada is visiting family and friends. Relationships top everything. Living the way that we...

I am going through all kinds of things I had in storage. I found the letter I received from my Member of Parliament when I became a...

This morning I was asked by my friend in Germany if I was enjoying Canada and eating real good. Food has been a wild experience for these...

I arrived in Canada exactly the way I prayed for it to happen - safely and smoothly, no lines to join and no luggage to wait on. I'm...

After 2 years and 46 days, I will be home for Christmas. I can't contain my excitement! I missed so much over the past 2+ years. I was...

Recently I was reading comments in one of the expats groups I am in. My heart really went out to someone who said "Is it wrong to say I...

I began to set goals each year when I was in my twenties. I did it on my own and didn't follow any particular structure. It was more of...

I am so proud of the decision I made last week to get help to clean up my website. Learning to create a website on Wix was easy for a...

I love waking up early in the morning, specifically to see the sunrise when I am in a place where it's possible to do so. It's...

Yesterday I had the option to take a boat ride to the Island of Vila Franca do Campo from Sao Miguel's mainland or row over in a kayak....

Here's the proof! Little things can get me excited, like the use of the hotel's business centre today. It's been a really long time...

Have you ever had a feeling of urgency to be somewhere or do something very specific? It's a feeling that does not leave you. You may...

Life has always been a bit of a mystery to me. My thoughts about it have changed over the years. Some of my favourite books to read are...

I was looking back at pictures of myself when I had stopped exercising my body and it became weak. I lost my physical strength and felt...

Our vacation in Greece has ended. After the lockdowns, it was heart warming to see people having fun again, being on tour buses and...

We've been in Portugal for a week already. My experiences are different this time as it's now familiar. The olive oil, seafood, bread and...

Ever had that feeling of deja vu where you ask yourself "Haven't I been here before?" That's what I am feeling these days. A bit...