When I first heard the idea come out of my sister in law’s mouth over a month ago, I thought to myself ” this idea is a joke ” and waited for someone, anyone else, to agree with me and vocally squash the idea of our family making homemade gifts for Christmas this year. Other…
Tag: a day in the life
all days this week lead me to you…
It’s Monday and I’m driving through the vast expanse of the Arizona desert. Usually I would already be regretting the long week I have ahead of myself, but this week is different. It is the week that ends with Christmas. I can feel the thunderstorms on my back as I head further North, the landscape…
in Hemingway’s footsteps
I started reading Hemingway in college, but not for any class assignment. Hemingway was just a part of my collective literary interest at that time, in with the likes of Fitzgerald, Twain, and John Steinbeck. It still is some of my favourite work. But I never learned much of who Hemingway was. I…
pay it forward
Dear Anonymous, I know that we don’t know each other, but I am here for you. When I heard about your loss, we became connected. For I also have loss in my heart. And although nothing in this world can change what has happened, I know that a simple gesture,…
African Nativity Scene
According to the African Culture, when a baby is born the father and the mother shave off all their hair as a symbol to show that they have conquered or have been relieved of a heavy burden. There are three wild animals signifying that the African live in the bush with these animals….
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part three)
The project is complete, and the students have their new school uniforms! We are all very grateful to everyone who helped us accomplish this goal. As promised, here are pictures from when Peter and Collins arrived at the Unity Centre, working with the school director Eunice to help the students find their right size. As…
Inspiration through giving
Around this time of year, and today especially, I keep on the lookout for something extra special that truly embodies the meaning of “Thanksgiving”. I was surprised where I found it this year. I remember hearing the shocking news on December the 16th, 2009 when it was announced that Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals…
Magnolia
It is nearing the end of the millennium, and the news media has everyone frazzled because of Y2K. As for me, I am sitting in my apartment watching the chaos unfold on the TV, but not paying any attention to the muddled madness. Instead, I think about the “Section 8 welcome” sign that hangs on the wall…
Chris Chambers
It’s a cold and grey morning in the world, the kind of day where winter is swirling in the clouds above, waiting to descend upon the earth. Watching the weather through the window, running fingers over the picture again, reminiscing about the faces within. Do you remember the scene in the movie “Stand by Me”…
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part two)
As promised in part one of our post on the Unity Centre uniform project, we have complied a video to showcase the children at the Unity Centre school as Peter and his colleagues arrived. Singing is a customary response to show gratitude and thanks. The first part of the video is of children singing to…
Stargazing
“Did you bring the heloscope over?” I smile at Cbug’s wide, curiosity filled eyes and the way he says “telescope”. “Of course buddy, but we need to wait for the sun to go down.” “Why?” Spending time with my niece and nephew always leads me to time well spent. Adventures included learning about the sky,…
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part one)
I want to show you the people and conditions of the areas I am trying to help. Today, my focus was the Unity Centre in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. Within a few days of this post, an anonymous donation was made. Since this donation was inspired by the Unity Centre, we were thrilled to…