by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 9, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, New Year's resolutions, Resolutions? Yes or No? | Stuff About Life
Do you ever wonder who made the first New Year’s resolution? Was it Adam and Eve? And…did they keep it? Probably not. Face it, most of us make resolutions but never carry them through. Oh, we might for a few weeks or even months, but come mid-February we get back into...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 24, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Pauses | Stuff About Life
Life is busy and sometimes we need to take a pause. Step away from everything. Learn to let go and just unwind. That’s not as easy as it sounds, is it? Especially in our busy world. However, sometimes we have to unplug to rejuvenate. Refocus. Relax. This past...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 17, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, patience, Waiting - Coffee with Sarah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible, Stuff About Life
I stomp the snow off my boots and ease into a booth at Harvest Café, gingerly sliding across the bench. My muscles scream at me after a weekend of shoveling snow. I rub my thighs in an effort to soothe the ache while being reminded of spring and the pain I go through...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 10, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, One Word for 2022 | Stuff About Life, Writing World
Happy New Year! Can you believe 2021 is gone? I bet most of us are glad to see it behind us. How do we press forward in a time still plagued with uncertainty? I always dread the start of a new year in some respects. I do love a fresh start, but also get a wee bit...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 8, 2021 | Darlene L. Turner, Never Forget, Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day | Stuff About Life
This week we remember those who fought for our freedom and for those who continue to do so. But do we really take time out of our busy schedules to do this? And why only once a year? Shame on us for not paying more attention! In honour of our veterans, I wanted to...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 11, 2021 | Canadian Thanksgiving, Darlene L. Turner | Stuff About Life
Today is our Canadian Thanksgiving Monday, so I’m taking a break from blogging. This is the time of year when we express our thanks, but why do we wait so long? We should be thankful 365 days a year, shouldn’t we? Look where we live. In a country where...
