by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 5, 2015 | Hillsong, I Surrender | From My Playlist
She skidded to a stop at the end of the corridor, her sneakers screeching their irritation at the interruption. Bending over, resting elbows to knees, she inhaled in and out to calm her rapid breathing. The race had come to an end. All she needed to do was go through...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 29, 2014 | All Is Well, Carrie Underwood, Michael W. Smith | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
Christmas Day has come and gone in a flash! It always does. Did you enjoy your time together with family and friends? I’m taking a little break from blogging during a much-needed downtime but wanted to leave you with one more song of the season. This is a newer...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 22, 2014 | Pentatonix, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
If you were only allowed to listen to one Christmas song (gasp!), what would it be? Which song stands out from your childhood memories? Brings the most emotion? Wraps Christmas up for you with a beautiful bow? That’s an easy one for me. Silent Night. For a number of...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 15, 2014 | Johnny Reid, Winter Star | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
Do you remember waiting for Christmas to come? When we were young, it seemed to take FOREVER to get here. You know what I’m talking about. The anticipation builds inside you every day, threatening to bubble and spill over? Christmas just couldn’t get here fast enough!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 1, 2014 | Mary Did You Know, Pentatonix | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
Can you believe it’s December 1st? Where have the past 11 months gone? Wow….we’re coming into my favourite time of the year already! I love Christmas. However, what I don’t like is the busyness of the season. Unfortunately, it can bring out the ugliness in us. You...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 10, 2014 | Remembrance Day | From My Playlist
Tomorrow we honour those who fought for our freedom and for those who continue to protect our freedom. My grandfather fought in WWI and WWII. My uncles served in WWII. My Uncle Bud shares our family’s story in this article from the Halifax Herald. (The...
