Writing

Unexplained Shadows

Silent heavy air. Subtle vibrations in its current indicate I’m not alone. Casting my eyes I search for unexplained shadows while straining my ears for whispers so faint they are inaudible to most. There is calm now where there was once fear. Surrendering, my subconscious plays with the veil between realities. Time bends slightly. It… Continue reading Unexplained Shadows

Coffee Blog

Coffee in the throes of fall

El sol estĆ” brillante hoy pero estĆ” frió (the sun is shining but it is cold). Fall is in its full throes. It is too easy these fall days for a chill to creep into the bones. The season welcomes warm sweaters, jeans and somedays a nice scarf or a knit hat. Promises of frost… Continue reading Coffee in the throes of fall

Writing

When the Bottom Falls Out

The Penis Chronicles presents, ā€œWhen the Bottom Falls Outā€ My youngest boy can’t swim. The child doesn’t even float; he sinks like a boulder! Now for most of us the knowledge that we can’t swim screams out from the tiny corner of our brain, ā€œSTOP FOOL DON’T JUMP! YOU CAN’T SWIM!ā€ However, with my son… Continue reading When the Bottom Falls Out

Miscellaneous

Betwixt

The shift happened a few weeks ago and the Autumn Equinox is upon us. We are officially nestling into the season between summer and winter. The nights settle on us earlier and welcome the soft glow of candles and the warmth from fireplaces. I enjoy these cooler nights which are quiet and contemplative. It is… Continue reading Betwixt

Miscellaneous

Scarecrow Sweepstakes

The sounds of corn stalks rustling in the breeze is familiar to the humans that live in the area. It is a typical fall sound that doesn’t gain too much attention. However, in the fields the scarecrows grow restless with anticipation because for them that soft muffled crackling sound means that it is almost time… Continue reading Scarecrow Sweepstakes

Coffee Blog

Fall Coffee Flavours

If we were having coffee I would invite you to brew up a new fall flavour of coffee. Pumpkin spice lattes are a fall favourite of mine but what else could we add to the fall coffee menu? Apple crisp latte? Something with a slight apple tartness and cream on top garnished with cinnamon crumble??… Continue reading Fall Coffee Flavours

Writing

Fall suddenly or heavily asleep

The Penis Chronicles presents, "Fall suddenly or heavily asleep." The google definition of zonk as a verb is ā€œ1. Hit or strike 2. Fall or cause to fall suddenly and heavily asleep or lose consciousnessā€ (February 7, 2017). My older boy has an amazing ability to zonk out; it has never been a trait I… Continue reading Fall suddenly or heavily asleep