Thousand Word Thursdays #102

I planted a package of lemon cosmos flower seeds in the spring. This week, I discovered the first flowers from my efforts…one tough plant popped up from a crack in the backyard patio concrete. The only plant to bloom. Bloom where you’re planted…or not! © Rita Jacques 2018.  

Seek, and You Shall Find!

Recently, I lost an earring. It wasn’t part of an expensive set like gold hoops or diamond studs, nonetheless, they were my everyday favourite, go-to pair. A pair of dream catcher earrings. I had put them on before going out-of-town that morning. And, I convinced myself I lost them somehow after coming home. I had…

Thousand Word Thursdays #101

Caught one! When big birds go fishing….here’s a pic of a heron at Wheatley Provincial Park. My hubby and I snapped many photos there but I have to hand it to Guy, he captured the best pic! I look forward to posting more shared photos for your enjoyment…happy Thursday! © Rita & Guy Jacques 2018.…

Thousand Word Thursdays #100

Put your best foot forward! Woo-hoo! 100 Thousand Word Thursdays now published! Wheatley Provincial Park. © Rita Jacques 2018.    

Top Ten Camping Tips!

My hubby and I just returned from an early September camping trip. Having camped together for 35 years, here are some tips we gathered through experience. 1)     It will always rain when setting up or packing up for home. Accept it and carry on. It’s beyond your control. 2)     Something will be forgotten. Just to…

Thousand Word Thursdays #99

Can you see the tree growing around the wooden footbridge? It’s on the left! Wheatley Provincial Park © Rita Jacques

A Yard Sale Adventure!

While I’ve always enjoyed discovering new treasures at yard sales, an early spring experience was like no other. I’d pulled up to the home with the miniature Yard Sale sign. No treasures lined the driveway, however two people perused items in a tiny portion of the garage. Nothing was ticketed with a price. A plus-sized…