Tag: Everyday Joys

You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art

A couple of years ago I was having trouble finding the kind of Christmas cards that I wanted in the stores.  I was looking for a Biblical scene and Bible verse, and wanted some extraordinary art.  It was early in December, so I decided I'd try to make my own cards.  For anyone interested in … Continue reading You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art →

Homemade Traditional Christmas Cards

My family and friends will be receiving my Christmas cards a bit late this year because I was so engrossed in making homemade Christmas cards.  I remembered that last year my Mom and I were talking about not being able to find Nativity or Biblical scenes on Christmas cards in the stores, and I have … Continue reading Homemade Traditional Christmas Cards →

Book review of The Bedside Book of the Art of Living

How could anyone resist this little book with such an intriguing and comforting title?  This is one of those gems that I looked forward to reading each day, and it was responsible for much sleep deprivation, since I couldn’t stop reading the narratives until I found out what would happen at the end.   This … Continue reading Book review of The Bedside Book of the Art of Living →

At least these long Alberta winters bring photo ops

This time of the year I become impatient with the long Alberta winters, and homesick for Colorado, which has “reasonable” seasons.  But I do enjoy the unique images winter gives us, with the blinding white snow contrasting with the blue sky.  It’s nice to have a quiet outing, just me and my camera. I took … Continue reading At least these long Alberta winters bring photo ops →

Homemade Christmas Card Design – my gift to you!

My family and friends will be receiving my Christmas cards a bit late this year because I was so engrossed in making homemade Christmas cards.  I remembered that last year my Mom and I were talking about not being able to find Nativity or Biblical scenes on Christmas cards in the stores, and I have … Continue reading Homemade Christmas Card Design – my gift to you! →

There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture

Ah, it's finally summertime! You're making plans to go camping on a lake, watch the sunset on the beach, hike to a mountain vista, or perhaps…stay in for a night in the city? Sure, why not? It’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park-Time, and I’m so excited! Aside from hiking, the summer treat that thrills me the most is Calgary’s … Continue reading There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture →

Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary

UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2014 - BETTER BOOKS AND BIBLES HAS MOVED TO 636 16 Ave NW.  PLEASE SEE THE POST ABOUT THE NEW STORE, HERE. “Endeavouring to bring you treasures, both old and new” I am delighted that there is a new bookstore in Calgary, which is not only new books, but also used books, … Continue reading Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary →