My grandma Ethel. If you read the blog ‘chocolate rose’ this is her, and she is the one who shared her piano with us. Recently with Remembrance day, my mom posted this foto of her. She was a nurse, and was excited to be posted ‘overseas’ during the war. But at that time, Newfoundland was … Continue reading Ethel
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Music Lessons
When my grandparents moved from their home on Beach Drive, to a Condo on Oak Bay Ave, my grandma no longer wanted to play her piano. She was a quiet person and worried that her piano would be too loud in a condo. She couldn’t bring herself to play for fear of bothering the neighbours. … Continue reading Music Lessons
Chocolate Rose
Today is my wedding anniversary. 13 years ago today, and we started dating 5 years before that. Jay is my best friend and I feel so fortunate that we found each other. A while ago my mom gave us a bottle of wine from our wedding - my parents bottled some for our wedding day. … Continue reading Chocolate Rose
Sisters
I have the best sisters. One older and one younger. This week, I am fortunate enough to be visiting my younger sister on the mainland, near Vancouver. I have a week holiday from work and wanted to visit as she and her family, including two young boys, moved into their new home last month. Last … Continue reading Sisters
2020 Thus Far
This is such a weird year. In some ways, time seemed to really drag on, like when our corner of the world seemed to be shut down. But also, a lot has happened. It feels like decades since January. I think a huge range of emotions which make a period of time feel like a … Continue reading 2020 Thus Far
