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“A Child Is Only A Moment”

“Yes, a child is only a moment, a wonderful moment that never comes again Yes, a child is only a moment, hold on to that moment, for it never comes again.” (Rosemary Clooney) Recently, I got to meet and photograph … Continue reading

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“I’d Like to Get to Know You Before You Grow”

“How do you like the world so far? Where’d you get that smile? I know that you’ve got a lot to do But won’t you sit with me awhile. I look at you and wonder Where oh where does the … Continue reading

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“Let Them Be Little”

Who knew I would learn so much from preschoolers. I subbed for the preschool teacher this winter. I learned that dark and orangible are colours. Most girls choose pink and purple as their favourite colour. They wish they could see … Continue reading

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“Crazy Love”

“I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles And the heavens open every time she smiles And when I come to her, that’s where I belong I’m running to her like a river’s song She gives me love, … Continue reading

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“My Favorite Things”

Saturday night was “Oscar Night” at our house. My cousin Darrell, who is the principal timpanist for the SSO, and his wife Shelley had invited us to a night at the Movies – a Night of Oscar Award Winning Music. … Continue reading

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“I Want To Hold Your Hand”

We sat under the darkening sky and watched the clouds roll in. Would the rain hold off?Then as the groom, the best men, friends and family turned to see the bridesmaids come walking down the path, the skies opened and … Continue reading

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“Ordinary Miracles”

Seven Days Old…So tiny and so beautiful. Babies are extraordinary, ordinary miracles. But babies cry, they need to be fed, they don’t sleep and as parents we get so tired. Then we forget to see the ordinary miracles. It is … Continue reading

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“Bebop Your Best”

“Inside of you there’s burning A secret shining star And nobody’s as good as you At being who you are You’re gonna find your own way So don’t you worry ‘bout the rest Just live life like you mean it … Continue reading

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“I’ll Be Home For Christmas”

“I’ll be home for Christmas. You can count on me.” We go home for Christmas. Or we wait for our kids to come home for Christmas. Christmas is about waiting and surprises. It is especially true for my family this year. … Continue reading

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“All You Need Is Love”

“It’s easy. All you need is love.” And a dog called Ruby. This is my friend Therese who works with children who need a little extra time, teaching, and tenderness. And then there is Ruby with soft brown eyes that seem … Continue reading

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