Month: November 2000

Now that the hours of daylight in our part of the world are increasingly shorter, my daily walking routine with the dogs is anything but routine! And if the dogs and I are to maintain our physical exercise, I must … Read more

The days have lengthened, and the gray sky of winter is upon us. A certain loneliness has settled upon me. I am quite aware of what it is. I will refer to it as the "unopened boxes" in our basement. … Read more

As I was driving to work one day, a mist, like a bridal veil that gently sways in a summer breeze, was slowly coming towards me. As I drove ahead, this mist began to thicken in form and density. Trying … Read more

The blue crab of the Chesapeake Bay is a formidable creature. For decades, men have sought ways of entrapping this Epicurean delight. The hard outer shell acts as a virtual suit of armour, warding off possible enemy attacks. During its … Read more

A few years back I did some work in Thule Air Base in Greenland. It was an interesting trip. One thing that was hard to deal with was the dark season there. For the whole of the winter there was … Read more

If we live life to the fullest — no matter what our health problems may be — if we live life to the fullest, we will be loved and remembered all our days. No matter what we can offer each … Read more

The landscape seems so barren, now that the trees have been stripped of their foliage. Yet, I can see so much more: the neighbours' house across the way; the far side of the lake; the dogs as they run through … Read more

My father-in-law was a remarkable man. When he passed away recently at the age of 94, we saw so much more of his life that we perhaps had taken for granted. As we moved through the material possessions that had … Read more

Every Sunday, I prepare our church offering envelope to put on the collection plate at the local Presbyterian Church where we worship. It gives me a good feeling to know that I am contributing to keeping our church alive, as … Read more

It's a metal box, with a faceplate full of knobs and dials. Most people don't notice it, and even if they do, they have to ask, "What is it?" "It" is a Canadian Marconi model FR12 transmitter/receiver. Some people would … Read more