Dear friend, It’s time. As we see wreaths and decorated trees appearing in homes, and hear Christmas carols on the radio; as we realize our Christmas to-do lists are piling up, the calendar has been filled, and the presents haven’t yet been wrapped – I hope you will take a moment to pause, relax, and
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Dear friends, For the first decade of my life, I knew where my home was. If someone asked where my home was, my answer was simple. Home was in Toronto. It was the place of my birth, the place where I rode my first tricycle, made tree houses and snow forts with my best friend,
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Dear Friends, This year, I decided to start gardening. This is my first spring here in Teeswater, and it’s wonderful to see what surprises there are in my garden. So, it was with a great sense of excitement and anticipation that I went out one cool spring afternoon, armed with a pair of gloves and
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Dear Friends, Recently, I had a chance to visit Lori’s house. She has the most incredible collection of hand dyed yarns, and a beautiful project working itself out on her loom. It’s amazing to see how simple tufts of wool can transform into sleek threads, and be woven into a work of art. Every year,
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Greetings! With the unusually mild and balmy weather we’ve been having this fall, it’s hard to believe that Advent is upon us and Christmas is just around the corner. Advent comes from the Latin word for “coming.” It is a time for expectant waiting and preparation, as we anticipate the coming of Jesus. This season
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Dear friends, Autumn is one of my favourite seasons of the year. The vibrant hues of red and orange transform our landscape as leaves start to change colour, and pumpkins appear on our doorsteps. While it means the end of our warm summer months, it is also the start of something new and different. It
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