When we first came to Canada it was a trial run over Christmas - not the time you would think is best to get an idea of the country. However, we were thinking of moving to Alberta, where the winter's are harsh and temperatures drop to ridiculous lows -40 at times. Yes...
I am sharing lists of Christmas themed books as it is always the best way to enjoy the season of cold and snow. A warm fire, the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree and a cozy blanket and cup of chocolate. ...
With snow fall here in Alberta, this prompt seemed appropriate. What does the winter season bring to your mind? I hope you enjoy my poem. Creator of Winter Her cloak glistens and sparkles in the moonlight Intricately made from icicles and snowflakes. Gliding across...
I'm sharing my story of my first visit to Canada - this will be published in my writing group's Canada 150 special anthology. My First Taste of Canada by Mandy Eve-Barnett My first visit to Canada was in the early eighties, a last big vacation before starting up my...
My recent escape from the Albertan cold to the heat of Palm Springs was a real delight in many ways. Of course the first pleasure was to experience summer warmth again, after weeks of freezing temperatures and snow fall. It amazed me how quickly a person can become...