The winds of November blew in and with the clocks being changed an hour, the feeling of creating warmth, coziness or that hygge in our homes beckons. It's time for that hot cup of tea and thinking of who we'll see this coming holiday season. There will be some that will be dearly missed and some who will come and sit at my table to share some home cooked food and a cup of...

This is the month of Remembrance. On November 11th, I stop and take time by going to the remembrance day ceremony in my neighbourhood and I'm reminded each year of all those brave individuals who gave up their lives so we could enjoy our freedoms.  I also think about the mothers and fathers who lost a son or daughter in these wars that were fought and in the wars that continue to rage around us.

In this season of Remembrance, send a Billet Doux (bil-lay-doo) card. It's French for a love note, a soft note. We could certainly use more love and softness in our world.  Each greeting card is especially designed to warm up, light up and deliver a smile to the receiver but it brings even more love to the sender for all the thoughts and words that come from the heart.