Six-Word Photo Story: Freestyle — Warm hearts with your loving light. When my love asked me to go out on a date, I didn’t hesitate to say, Yes!, even though I hadn’t skated in years. We rented skates, laced up, and hit the ice. Skating looked easy for him, but not for me — awkward like a newbie. How could I…

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collecting Smiles” — Hey, did you crack a ツ? Morning solitude brings a smile. Despite obscured vision in thick fog, I step into a cloud—a misty landscape of hazy colour, shape and shadow mystery. During walking meditation, mindfulness calms. Each breath slows the swirl of thoughts. Unburdened and uncluttered, the mind is free, and peace settles within. A playful…

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collecting Smiles” — Love, smiles, hugs—the perfect gifts! Looking for the perfect gift? As the festive countdown begins, the way to navigate gift-giving is simple: love. Days are brighter, less stressful when I mute targeted ads alluding to finding my peace, joy and light, in the latest must-have or festive touch! The perfect gift, an illusion, a seduction…

October Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collections” — Bat, scaredy-cat and ghost shout B-O-O-O-O! On the foggy morning of All Hallows Eve, I spot them. Poised, ready to spook unsuspecting trick-or-treaters on fright night, wandering the hood for prized sugary loot. Little ghost haunts black bat darts black witch cackles scaredy-cat freezes! By daylight, they hardly seem scary. By sundown, the imagination runs wild…

Fall, Friendsgiving, Happy Yellows and New Friends — Do you love all things yellow? If this is your favourite colour, you light up the room with your happy and friendly personality. No wonder people are drawn to you! You are positive, creative and fun to be with. With Friendsgiving around the corner, it’s time for a happy yellow-themed…

Love Everything Maple: Autumn Treats, Fun Facts + Recipes — Every Fall, I fall in love with the resplendent reds of maple trees! Amber, auburn, and crimson confetti dance and swirl around me. What’s not to love about a maple tree’s autumn colour change? Autumn leaves don’t fall, they f-l-y. They take their time to wander on this their only chance to…

What do you see when you look at clouds? — Look up! Birds swoop in and out of cedars as I watch them from below, happy in my hammock. My morning thoughts drift in and out with the clouds. Is that a puppy dog’s smile I see in the clouds above? Out of nowhere, a woodpecker startles me — dive…

October Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collections” — Ten pumpkins sitting on the fence. Hello, pumpkin! Sitting on the fence, debating which you love more—pumpkin spice latte or cider? While you decide, I’ll rake. Pile. Jump into Fall colours! It’s easy to fall in love with sweater weather, maple-flavoured days, fireside snuggles and s’mores. Here’s a fun little ditty of the Five Little Pumpkins…

Love, Gathering, Sharing A Meal And Belonging — Are you hungry? Here’s how to make a lovely warm salad. When temperatures drop, liven up a shared meal with love, Fall colours and rich flavours! And, savour some of life’s greatest pleasures — food, eating, gathering together, and belonging. “There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together…