Tales from the Bush in Quebec

I received this in an e-mail from a long-time and very dear friend who now lives on the other side of this huge country of ours. We don't see each other often, but we do occasionally catch-up with 3-hour long distance phone calls, where we each open a bottle of wine and drink it down while... Sign in to see full entry.

What about this weather, eh? In spite of the frequent visits to the bathroom, and the other uncomfortable virus symptoms, I was able to admire the picturesque spread provided by Mère Nature during the weekend. The maple leaves have just a touch of red and gold, their colors a perfect contrast to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Ugh! I feared it would happen. People around me were sick off and on during the week. Even with two of the girls staying away from work, and continual hand washing, the bug managed to anchor itself into my system. Yesterday I woke with a scratchy, slightly sore throat, then last night the fact was... Sign in to see full entry.

I don’t know if I’m running slower, or if time is flying away faster. Maybe a little of both? It seems I turn my head for a second and the next thing I know, I’m at the end of another day…then week…and now summer. Whether we like it or not, the leaves are already changing colors, the night air is... Sign in to see full entry.

Any person applying for a position in accounting at our Agency is required to complete a short test. It helps us to determine the level of ability and allows us to be as accurate as possible when matching the applicant to a potential employer. For those who need it, we offer a one-day revision... Sign in to see full entry.

There is nothing quite like a baby’s hug to put your heart right. Last evening I stopped off at my youngest son’s home to pick up papers for his monthly accounting. Mommy was working and, Bali, who turned two in June, was missing her so badly! What good timing for Granny’s arrival! When I picked him... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday – a beautiful morning. As I slip quietly out of bed, I glance through the French doors where Grump-puppy is keeping vigil on the gallery. He turns his head; he has heard me. Good. That’s part of his job, after all. Bud doesn’t move, seemingly blissfully unaware, but I know he has heard me... Sign in to see full entry.

I wasn’t looking forward to the funeral. The deceased lady had been found alone in her apartment. Her torment from a long history of substance abuse was over. The authorities contacted her only child, a young man dear to my heart. He is a close friend of my son, therefore of our whole family and, a... Sign in to see full entry.

The swelling in my leg was getting worse, and painful. Because my doctor’s office is a 45 minute drive from home, I called his receptionist early Monday morning, explained that I must have lost the prescription for the anti-inflammation medication, and could he please fax another to my pharmacy?... Sign in to see full entry.

A few years ago, I wrote an article for our regional English newspaper. The Federal election campaigns were in full swing, and I had attended the press conferences of both the Liberals, the favored party in our county, and that of the controversial, pro-separatist Parti Quebecois, or P.Q.. I wrote... Sign in to see full entry.