A cloudy fall sky
October 25, 2022
Travelling to my son’s lot, I glanced up at the sky. It was a day of complete cloud coverage, not a trace of blue. Even
Travelling to my son’s lot, I glanced up at the sky. It was a day of complete cloud coverage, not a trace of blue. Even
I was in the basement trying to retrieve some ribbon for a parcel. I pulled and pulled but the tangled mess . . .
The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring
I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it
Travelling to my son’s lot, I glanced up at the sky. It was a day of complete cloud coverage, not a trace of blue. Even the fall colours, so glorious the day before, seemed dull. Sometimes, it can seem as
I was in the basement trying to retrieve some ribbon for a parcel. I pulled and pulled but the tangled mess . . .
The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring smells and all seemed well. Then it was time to go home. I headed toward
I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be feeling. They are losing everything and are even in danger of losing their lives. Most
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and dressers. I made sandwiches. I can do that easily and with joy.
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down is fun, but as we near the end of our walk, the climb feels so
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to speak and misunderstand where the other person is coming from. An apology helps . .
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it slightly, daily, as they said and waited. Nothing happened. Weeks went by, still nothing. Finally
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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