Better Than Summer Camp (June 2023)
I do try to adhere to the suggested themes for these monthly articles, as often as I can. This month’s, though, had me a bit stumped …...
The Dew of Little Things (May 2023)
When I moved to Guelph in 1990, one of the first things I did was start searching for a church home. Every Sunday, I went to a different...
Metamorphosis (April 2023)
Since I started writing regular articles for The Herald, I have been amazed that, every month, the suggested theme resonates, strongly...
The Light of Hope (March 2023)
When I first saw that the theme for this month was hope, I was reminded of an article I published in my magazine, back in February 2013....
An Angel That I Know (February 2023)
In my powder room hangs a cross-stitch that I made several years ago, one that holds a special place in my heart among my most cherished...
My Greatest Gift (January 2023)
As I tend to do a lot, I’ve put a bit of a spin on the suggested topic this month. The question/prompt was “What gifts do you bring to...
Shining a Light in the Dark (December 2022)
I have always believed that everything happens for a reason, and that reason is our highest good. Sometimes the reason is clear, right...
In Honour of a Friend (November 2022)
“There must be a reason why I’m lost.” I spoke to myself with conviction as I drove back and forth over the same country roads, just...
The Gift of Poetry (October 2022)
I have spent a lot of time not only reading or listening to people’s stories, but also helping them share those stories with the world....
Community Champions - Edward Pickersgill (June 2022)
When I was selected as one of the Guelph Y’s Women of Distinction in 2018, my category was Community Champion. Not only was I humbled by...