by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 30, 2014 | Canada Day, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Dominion Day | Stuff About Life
Tomorrow is a special day here in Canada. On July 1, 1867 it was officially named Dominion Day—a holiday commemorating the formation of Canada. On October 27, 1982 Parliament changed it to Canada Day. I’m taking a small break this long weekend, but will be...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 16, 2014 | Sandra Orchard, Ted Dekker, The Word Guild, Write Canada | Stuff About Life
I spent the past few days in Guelph at Write Canada – a writer’s conference put on by The Word Guild. What an amazing time of re-connecting with writer friends, making new ones, and learning from some of the best! And having supper with New York Times...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 16, 2014 | Colton Burpo, Heaven is For Real, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Todd Burpo | Stuff About Life
“Is heaven a hope or as real as the earth and sky?” – Todd Burpo Is our faith big enough to believe there is a heaven and that it IS for real? Or do we, as adults need to figure everything out and rationalize it? I believe we do. This is why I feel we need to see...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 17, 2014 | | Stuff About Life
We just celebrated another Valentine’s Day. It’s a day that will always be special to me. Sixteen years ago, my husband proposed at a restaurant in London. He had thought it all out even bringing the waiter into his plan. It was a perfect night. And I said...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 18, 2013 | London Police Citizen Academy | Stuff About Life
Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go to the police academy. Of course, back then I thought policewomen ran around in fancy clothes and high heels. Yes, I wanted to be a Charlie’s Angel. I know what you’re thinking. Give your head a shake, Darlene....
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 11, 2013 | Lest we forget, Remembrance Day | Stuff About Life
Today is Remembrance Day. It’s a day we set aside to 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...
