“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future” – Alex Haley Project 365: #230 One of the exciting things about living here is the proximity to NYC, and the fact that we have family living there! So, we set off on an expedition, which I was a bit…
Day 229: Sheep in the field
“Living in a rural setting exposes you to so many marvelous things – the natural world and the particular texture of small-town life, and the exhilarating experience of open space” – Susan Orlean Project 365: #229 On my run in the mist this morning, this was my view – sheep in the field. What is…
Day 228: Grateful hearts
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings” – William Arthur Ward Project 365: #228 Our first Thanksgiving in the US! This journey has not been easy, transitioning schools, friends, cultures, lifestyles, but yet we have much to be grateful for. We have a comfortable…
Day 227: Postvan
“The Postal Service delivers mail six days a week to nearly 140 million addresses. Every year this number increases by 2 million” – Joe Baca Project 365: #227 I am grateful everyday for services that work efficiently here such as the US postal service, with post delivered to our box, and taken from our box…
Day 226: Learner’s license at last!
“There’s a rumour going ’round that if you amass a certain number of penalty points on your driving licence, the authorities will make you take your test again! Now, if ever there was an incentive to drive carefully, they could not have threatened a more terrifying ordeal” – Jasper Carrott Project 365: #226 AT LAST,…