Halloween… the aftermath.
When I am an old woman I Shall Wear Purple
Jenny Joseph tells us that aging is about wearing purple and giving ourselves permission to express ourselves without fear of consequences.
Poetry to Chill Your Bones
Edgar Allan Poe, the macabre poet, is worth quoting on Halloween.
E.J. Hughes – The Artist Who Brings Me Home
Christine Roome writes about her experience of viewing E.J. Hughes paintings, her connection to Vancouver Island and how the work of an artist can give one a sense of home.
School Daze #2: I Don’t Know How She Does It!
Christine Roome recounts the harried moment when she was late for volunteer duties at her son’s school and ponders the seemingly age old question of work/life balance.
Giving Thanks for the Season of Abundance
Christine Roome reflects on the history of Thanksgiving, the emergence of autumn and her connection to the abundance and gratitude inherent in the season. The first day of fall has passed. Autumn brings with it the ancient Chinese wisdom of Yin. The natural balance of elements teeter totter to achieve a distinguished equilibrium, creating harmony […]
School Daze #1: Wooden School Desks, Cherry-red Apples and Scribblers
What do an 93 year old man and 5-year old boy have in common? Their love of early 20th century wooden school desks.
Google doesn’t have Children: 5 Morsels of Advice I Would Give Myself
What advice would you give yourself before you had children?
Achieving Balance: 5 Ways to Ease Post-Partum Recovery
Becoming supermom immediately after delivery may be detrimental to our health. Christine Roome explores how traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture aid postpartum recovery.
Learning How to Duck When Dealing with Kids’ Anger
A mother puts into practice the advice she read on how to deal with anger in children.