Tales from the Bush in Quebec

We had a couple of inches of snow last night and it’s still falling. I’ve heard more than one car spinning to get up the hill, and wonder why people in this area do not realize that snow tires MUST stay on until the end of April. It happens every year, usually immediately after the Municipality puts... Sign in to see full entry.

Ok – I MUST start packing today. Without fault. I have to be at the airport for 4 AM Saturday morning, smiling to show my son and DIL that I am enjoying their gift....and presumably be pulling a suitcase with all the necessities needed for 10 days existence away from home. Oh, and my passport that I... Sign in to see full entry.

’10 days before we leave for Japan’ is the status my son wrote on Facebook. He had to be kidding!! I checked the calendar. Damn, he was right. Now what? I have absolutely nothing prepared, other than my passport, which I will pick up 2 days before our departure date. I’m not even sure my grandson... Sign in to see full entry.

My I-Phone beeped, signalling an incoming text message. The distinctive whistle told me it was from my youngest son, the daddy of the Rug rats. I was surprised. I hadn’t heard much from him since his last visit with the boys; the one where he had rushed them away within minutes of receiving his GF’s... Sign in to see full entry.

I dislike dealing with doctors or tests, so procrastinate as long as possible before doing those things one should do on a regular basis – preventive medicine, I believe it’s called. If I go at all, it’s because I’m sick. Of course, my timing is way off, meaning that when I am in need of his... Sign in to see full entry.

She opened her eyes to the hum of the machines that surrounded her bed. It took her a second to determine where she was, what she was doing there. A slight movement caused her to look over, and she found him sitting by her side, the warmth of his gaze touching her. “Hey.’ He said softly. She... Sign in to see full entry.

She called around 6 PM, and asked if I could pick her up. She sounded exhausted, and slightly desperate. She was waiting outside her door when I arrived; uptight, disoriented somewhat, and although warmly dressed, shivering with cold...or fatigue. She had nothing on her stomach except a cup of... Sign in to see full entry.

I truly love my house. Except when it’s time to wash the floors. So...once a week, I can’t say I DISLIKE my house, but I tend to grumble about its size during the few hours it takes to clean it. Note that having two doggies (three if we count Louka) coming in and out doesn’t help matters. Oh, and I... Sign in to see full entry.

My friend, who turned a young 72 in January, has sold her house and will be moving this week. She has been living in this same house since she arrived from Germany as a boat-bride when she was 18. She will be staying in this province a little while longer, sharing an apartment with her son, then... Sign in to see full entry.

At 2:30 AM I gave up and logged onto Facebook to see if there were any other insomniacs looking for company. I was scrolling over the status page and I heard the message beep; it was my grandson, soon-to-be-daddy, from his job in Alberta. He was coming home today – he needed to leave for the airport... Sign in to see full entry.