We've been married for 31 years.
December 31, 2024
December 29, 2024
akr inspired | 719
After being in Scotland for the fall semester, Eliza accepted an intern position with Michael Green Architecture, a firm in Vancouver. In January, she moved there for eight months. For my birthday, Jim surprised me with a trip to go see her in July. I have put off writing about it, because I don't really know how to capture it all in sentences. I made two reels that can be seen here and here, but maybe a list of words will help.
flying again after many years
the window view flying into Vancouver
text from Lisa who was visiting Pearl
seeing Eliza at the airport
resting on the beach with the large logs
driving through Stanley Park
driving on the Sea to Sky Highway
the drive to Fergi's Cafe
going up on the gondola
the view at the top
going down on the gondola
visiting Whistler
the Olympic rings
waiting for the concert
hearing The Sheepdogs
what about the rules
visiting UBC
the farmer's market challenge
the walks amongst the tallest trees
the flower shops
the shops along the streets
the evening concerts Jim and Eliza went to
how active the city is
the greenery everywhere
the walk to the lighthouse
visiting Granville Island
seeing Eliza's workplace
the way Eliza figured out places to live
the precious friends she made
the big and small adventures she went on
how God is with her wherever she goes
December 27, 2024
akr inspired | 718
On July 4th, we flew to Vancouver to see Eliza.
The mountains and views were breathtaking.
Being with her was so wonderful.
December 25, 2024
December 23, 2024
December 21, 2024
akr inspired | 717
Friday evenings are my favorite every week.
But the first Sunday of the winter break is special.
I realize I don't have to think about school
and I don't have to go anywhere on Monday morning.
December 19, 2024
akr inspired | 716 | Ss
school memories
Grade 1
In grade 1, I remember meeting Wendy on the steps for the first time. I remember smiling at each other.
I remember our chairs were all gathered up around the front board with the teacher. I was talking to Wendy when I noticed that she was quiet and the room was quiet. Miss Gillcash had stopped teaching and was looking at me. Awkward moment!
I remember getting on the bus to go to Aunt Carole's house. I wrote about that story in another post.
Grade 2
In grade 2, I remember we loved to play animals on rainy days. But one time, I caught Wendy's arm by accident and she bumped her chin on the floor. It left a small scar.
I remember writing a story about my dad being an astronaut. I still have it!
I remember Mrs. Briggs playing songs on a little record player. I can still hear, "Bonjour Mon Ami, How are you, my friend?"
Grade 3
Our teacher, Miss Mitton, had been to Brazil and we learned a lot about her trip.
I was asked to sing "Mary's Boy Child" in the Christmas concert.
We loved playing games like Red Rover, Red Light Green Light, and Mother May I!
Grade 4
I remember the way Mrs. Mercer read aloud to us. She changed her voice for the characters and it was magical.
When she wanted us to be quiet, we had to put our heads on our desk and put a peace sign in the air.
We practiced "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" so much that I never wanted to sing it again after the concert.
We were in the portables.
The playground had swings that we would ride double on with one person standing and one person sitting, and a climbing structure that was in the shape of a rocket. We must have had a slide, but I can't remember.
Grade 5
There was a wooden maze with a marble that I remember us playing with when we couldn't go outside for recess.
Some girls and boys were already noticing each other, but Wendy and I preferred to talk about animals. We were talking to Darren Groundwater about a pony, when Mrs. Lutes called us "boy crazy" and to get in line. I remember feeling hurt and offended.
Mrs. Rogers taught music to us, and she asked me if I was allowed to square dance.
I remember the long line to get a drink of water or to go to the washroom.
Grade 6
We were in the portables again. I can still hear the plywood banging under our feet as we walked, and how cold it was through the temporary hallways. A benefit was being so close to the playground.
Miss Bourque said my hamster could be the class pet and she adopted him. He would get out of his cage and chew the notes stored in desks with storage under the seat.
I remember a student coming back from the principal's office after being given the strap on his hand. What a terrible thing they did back then!
In gym class, Mr. White would often tell us to find a partner. He probably didn't know, but friends asking each other to be a gym partner could be a very stressful thing way before gym class.
We loved playing dodge ball in gym class!
We went on a field trip to the Moncton Coliseum. We watched Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers practice!
Mr. Horsman was a new teacher and he was in for our Social Studies teacher. I still have my notebooks and remember my drawing of the fishing vessel he had drawn on the chalk board. (Years later, when I taught at Magnetic Hill for a year, I had the honor of teaching with Mr. Horsman who was the resource teacher. Retiring at the end of that year, I was there for his first and last.)
Field Days, with three-legged races and more, were so much fun!
December 17, 2024
Stories from Home
The following was shared in an Eaton's group on Facebook -
In Moncton, New Brunswick, I worked for Eaton's on Foundry Street and then later at the store in Highfield Square. As a teenager, my first job with Eaton's was in 1953. I returned full-time from 1955-1959, and worked part-time over the years. I was delighted to become a part of the personnel department with Mrs. Setchell and then Mrs. Rose Goguen. I eventually went to work as the personnel manager for another department store on Main Street. I was with Woolworth | Woolco turned Walmart, located in Dieppe, until retirement.
- Mom
December 15, 2024
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