• These socks were made for dancing

    These socks were made for dancing

    I woke up today, my birthday, and decided to wear my special socks. Mallory made these for my birthday last year. She would say “wear them often, wear them out”, and she has a point, but I want to keep them for special occasions. Today feels like a fitting day. Not only is it my…

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  • Grenada February 2025

    Grenada February 2025

    In February, I spent two weeks on the island of Grenada, West Indies. It was my first time in Grenada. It will not be my last.  Thank you to my dear friend Kimalee Phillip for inviting me to be part of her birthday celebration back home. I am forever grateful. To my happy surprise, we…

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  • Herman Jansen, my Dad

    Herman Jansen, my Dad

    My Dad died recently, after a century on this earth. He was a beautiful soul, and I will miss him greatly. My sister Ann wrote this lovely obituary with input from family members. Thank you to all of my siblings and niblings who are pitching in to honour Dad/Opa. My Dad was a role model…

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