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The gifted blind: Leading when others can’t see

The blind can lead the blinded. In fact they are the best candidates to lead others who have become over-dependent on only one of their senses.

I thole, you thole, we all thole together: A thole word

Some days I barely manage to thole the Twitter experience. Other days, it sends wonderful gifts. Last week, @RobGMacfarlane sent this gift: Word of the day: “thole” – to endure with fortitude, to cope with suffering or challenge patiently & with dignity (Scots). This is one of my favourite Scots verbs; quietly, toughly inspiring. If a […]

The season of construction

Construction, it seems, involves an inherent element of risk.

Beauty breaking free

The brilliant red blossom represents beauty that wants to be shared and appreciated and not hidden away, natural gifts that should never be wasted, or bright optimism in grey times.

An invitation to create the old-fashioned way

Imagine how excited I was to discover this at the Penetanguishene Public Library near my cottage. My husband, a former journalist, remembered the feel of those old typewriter keys under the fingertips. I loved the idea of the invitation to story. I was pleased to see people take up the offer. Looks like PPL was […]

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