Free Gift
We have all seen the signs and read the flyers offering "free" gifts. Our son recently read a sign outside a bank, which said, "Open a bank account and receive a free iPod." This was of interest to him, as … Read more
Year: 2007
Carpet Pile
We have been away on holiday. The day following our return home, I vacuumed the floor. As I vacuumed, I was quite gratified to see the difference between the "before" and the "after" state — where the cleaner had done … Read more
Mastering The Monkey Bars
At five years of age, our eldest granddaughter is tiny, wiry, and very, very agile in both mind and physical abilities. She could climb out of her crib, up the counters, and over the back of the couch from an … Read more
Could They Be Talking About Me?
I sat at the computer reading an article about health, and suddenly, I thought, "Could they be talking about me?" The heading of the article read, "No one knows your parents as well as you do, and no one cares … Read more
The Whale's Predicament
The whale had followed a delectable small fish called a capelin into the inlet. The lighthouse keeper told us that he was "beached" in shallow water until something led him back out to sea. Our tour group stood watching the … Read more
Where Are Your Treasures Being Stored?
We live in a relatively new housing and retail development in our city. As the homes are built, we watch people move in and work on the landscaping and fencing. Then up go the sheds (or storage places) in their … Read more
Neighbourhood Barbecue
We were having a neighbourhood barbecue. The event was arranged through our church. The food and drinks were supplied. All I had to do was go to pick them up. This was a church-wide event, so the announcement was made … Read more
Give Thanks
After the service concluded and I sat to listen to the postlude, a tap came on my shoulder, and I was asked about how things were going. I proceeded to talk with this person, along with another. Then at what … Read more