Year: 1999

I purchased a special surprise for our daughter and son for Valentine's Day. "Valentino" is a special beanie baby bear that Stephanie wanted, and it was difficult to find this gift. I thought our son would be equally pleased with … Read more

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a doctor. However, as the years go by, it just seems that my dreams are farfetched. In an attempt to find out whether or not medicine is … Read more

I went to watch the two teams in competition for the Club Pairs Championship in the lawn bowling league. The one team started off playing a very steady game and didn't let the other team on the scoreboard till after … Read more

One of my hobbies includes playing guitar. I am no great player; I just mess around with it. One thing I have noticed through the years of playing is that every player has his or her own style. I can … Read more

I had been to several in the space of a month. One was almost admonishing the deceased for the lack of church attendance and left most of us feeling let down. One was very uplifting, each word spoken as if … Read more

The principal link between Vancouver Island where I live and the mainland portion of British Columbia is an hour and a half ferry ride. The mid-point of the trip is Active Pass, a narrow passage between two of the Gulf … Read more

Many of us may remember, as a child, watching a parent or a relative making bread. As a child, and even now, I think the smell of freshly-baked bread is one of the most wonderful aromas. Of course, breadmakers have … Read more

Almost two years ago, I was told that my job was being eliminated. I was fortunate in many ways as I was given a choice of taking a job with different duties, or going back to a previous job. However, … Read more

My son, who is three, has now entered that stage of having monsters in his bedroom. He probably has a good reason for thinking this. The water we receive from the city passes through his bedroom and the circulating pump … Read more

I watched her as she lay there in her hospital bed, angry and bitter over her misfortunes. Surely the Lord simply wanted to hold her in His arms of love and carry her home, but I could see that she … Read more