Monthly Archives: October 2009
Halloween
The activity of Halloween has been going on for about three hours so far. The count for trick or treaters is standing at less than 30. I should know that this is the number I should plan for by now … Continue reading
Filed under Family, grandchildren
Indulgences
I am waiting in the airport in Calgary, in the Maple Leaf Lounge.This is a good place to wait if you have studying or reading to do. It is quiet and there is free tea and coffee and other things. … Continue reading
Filed under Day to Day, Photos, Travels, Worship events
Life
Right after work tonight, I hit the road and head for Saskatoon to board a plane to Calgary then drive again to Canmore. I hope to make it to my hotel there by 10:30 or so. We’ll see. Last time … Continue reading
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Filed under Day to Day, Dealing with stuff, Travels, Worship events
Happy Birthday First Born
Who would have thought 36 years ago? That babies grow up to be so adult and balding? Love you, Eric.
Filed under Family
Notice to Tooth Fairy
I got a call from my grandson tonight. He has lost a second tooth. And yes, he really lost it. It will be found somewhere in the grass outside where he was playing when he banged his teeth on his … Continue reading
Memories
of a tiny life. Logan Mathew-Alexander Lanoie-McEwen was born eight years ago today. He lived a brief two days. Still remembered. His impact was bigger than he was.
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O Mother,Where art Thou?
Today was quite the day. It was one of those morning when I sedate little kids so we can get some simple dental work done in a more pleasant way than the wrap and let scream method. It is actually … Continue reading
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Cold beauty
Yesterday I walked in the snow along the river. Most of the trees still have green leaves. Frozen green leaves. It’s been a precipitous entry into winter. Across the river the leaves have begun their change to orange but in … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving
There are many things to be thankful for – a long week of work is done for one thing. Today I was working in the operating room – just regular dental work on sort of irregular people I guess. From … Continue reading
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Filed under Day to Day, Dental
It’s hard to describe
…what made this weekend so special. Maybe I am simply different. Maybe it was the beauty and quiet and the presence of God’s Spirit with us as we met and talked and shared stories of our journey along the paths … Continue reading
