Monthly Archives: March 2011

Meditation

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I sit.  I listen.  I feel. The cool spring air wafts through the partially opened window. A bird sings a welcome to spring. The sun lends its warming touch. I hear distant voices of what seem to be children playing. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Harold W. Burgess

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

My friend, Harold Burgess, went home to be with the Lord yesterday, March 28, 2011.  I am not sure how long I have known Dr. Burgess, but probably about 25 years.  Ours was not a formal friendship.  We just kind … Continue reading →

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Happy summer apron

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Here’s one of my recent creations.  Do you like it?  Believe me, I got tired of gathering all those tiers!

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Lizzie with her new quilt

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

This is my good friend, Lizzie, with her four month old son, Jonathan.  Yesterday she finished the quilt you see in the picture.  I’ve been helping her learn how to sew and to machine quilt and this is the result.  … Continue reading →

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A day at the Ontario Science Centre

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Yesterday my friend, Sheri, and I went to the Ontario Science Center–along with Josh (7?) and Nyah (5).  We had a great time!  Sheri had managed to get free entrance for us (courtesy of the Toronto public library system)–which made … Continue reading →

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For Liviya’s third birthday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Liviya is the sweet little girl who lives next door.  She mostly exists in a world of happy fantasy!  Usually she’s a princess, but maybe today she’s a pig!  Anyway, this is Liviya’s doll along with the outfit I made … Continue reading →

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Baptism

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Today at Bayview Glen Church we had a baptism service.  There were about 8 people baptized–one woman, one boy, and, I think, six men.  Before each baptism the testimony of the candidate was read–except in one case the man gave … Continue reading →

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Super Ben’s Pillow Case

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Here is Mimi’s latest production for Ben’s birthday.  A patriotic pillow case!

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The Secret Garden

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

  Last week we attended the stage production of The Secret Garden at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in downtown Toronto. This was a musical based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. There were some major differences between the book … Continue reading →

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The Holy City

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

It was our privilege to hear The Holy City sung as part of our morning worship service today (March 6, 2011).  This special piece of music has been a special favorite of mine for decades.  My grandfather used it along … Continue reading →

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