Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Nova Scotia's Unique Features

Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", I've been learning about Canada. While I have learned many things,  there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned about the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia, which is a special place in Canada to me as some of my ancestors are from there - we suspect they may have been Mi'kmaq First Nations People. I am happy to share with you some of the things I've found online about Nova Scotia . . .

CHIHULY Niijima Floats at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

I have been writing about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park which is a place where there are so many beautiful and amazing things to see all year long, but this is even more true now through November 1st as the Dale Chihuly exhibit is able to be enjoyed throughout the Sculpture Park on the edge of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about the beautiful sculptures you are able to see throughout the park and a bit of background on each piece - today I'm happy to give you a closer look at CHIHULY Niijima Floats at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park . . .

Today is National Water Balloon Day!

  

Today, even though it will be cooler where I live, it is still supposed to be toasty warm - downright hot in many places - making it the perfect day to celebrate National Water Balloon Day! So, before you grab some balloons and gather the children you love for a fun time of water balloon mayhem, let's look at some water balloon fun facts and then a few facts about balloons - did you know . . .

Today is National Homemade Pie Day

Today is National Homemade Pie Day, so today is the day to share my recipe with you for Pumpkin Mousse Pie so you are able to make one to enjoy with the ones you love! I know, you see "pumpkin" and think it may not be a summer pie, but since it is Pumpkin Mousse Pie, it is a very wonderful summer pie! But first, some fun facts about mousse - did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Prince Edward Island's Unique Features

Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", I've been learning about Canada. While I have learned many things,  there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned about the Canadian Province of Prince Edward Island. Today I am happy to share with you some of the things I've found online about Prince Edward Island . . .

Chihuly Orange Hornet Chandelier at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

As I have been writing, if you are blessed to live in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is where Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located, then you know this is a place where there are so many beautiful and amazing things to see all year long, but this is even more true now through November 1st as the Dale Chihuly exhibit is able to be enjoyed throughout the Sculpture Park. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about the beautiful sculptures and a bit of background on each piece - today I'm happy to give you a closer look at Chihuly Orange Hornet Chandelier at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park . . .

Just for Fun!!! Animal Fun Facts - Seahorses, Tiger Sharks, Kangaroos & Giraffes!

  

Fall is not far away, and the children we love will be heading back to school, so today I thought I'd share some animal fun facts with you which you can share with the children you love - did you know . . . 

"No Cows Have Licked My Head!"

For a long time I've been saying to be sure to write down the things your grandchildren (children) say and do, so you will always remember these things. I write these things on facebook because then every year they will show up on my "memories" tab.

Yesterday I was able to remember how ten years ago my youngest grand and I were talking about cowlicks and I said he had two on his head. He then said with a significant amount of indignation; "I do not! No cows have licked my head!"

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Ontario

I have been spending the past several months learning about Canada, because since I am a "Lost Canadian", I wanted to learn about my ancestorial country - Canada. Many of my ancestors were from Canada - we believe some may even be First Nations - Mi'kmaq, which gives my family deep roots in Canada. I did not know these things until a few months ago, so it has been a surprise - a wonderful surprise for sure!

One thing I have learned about Canada, is most Canadians live in the Province of Ontario as 38% of Canadians live there. Since I was born in and have lived most of my life in Michigan, Ontario is the Province of Canada with which I am most familiar, but there are a great many things I do not know about Ontario. Today I am happy to share with you some of the things I've found online about Ontario . . .

This is the Time to Pray Deeper

   

I do still believe God is real. The past year and a half has left me wondering for sure, but there is too much evidence for God being real for me to ignore it. So, I do still believe. 

With everything going on in our country and world, if ever there was a time to pray deeply, this is it. Praying for our grandchildren (and children), and for our neighbors and world, is something we all know we need to do, but it is also something many of us struggle with. We may feel like our prayers do not even make it through the ceiling above us and do not know what to say or how to pray. Our lives are busy, so finding the time to pray can be a challenge which we may not overcome and then days go by without us spending time in prayer.

CHIHULY Red Reeds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

As I have been writing, if you are blessed to live in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is where Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located, then you know this is a place where there are so many beautiful and amazing things to see all year long, but this is even more true now through November 1st as the Dale Chihuly exhibit is able to be enjoyed throughout the Sculpture Park. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about the beautiful sculptures and a bit of background on each piece - today I'm happy to give you a closer look at CHIHULY Red Reeds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park . . .

Animal Fun Facts - Did You Know . . .

I saw these animal fun facts on facebook from Neil deGrasse Tyson and thought they would be fun to share with you, so you can share with the children you love. Did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Canada's Strategy to Protect Nature - A Force of Nature

As a person who was born and lived in the USA all my life I've been blessed to be able to visit a number of our National Parks. I love the ones I've visited and think all of them hold tremendous value as our National Parks. I'm very sad to see how the current occupant of the white house is reducing our National Parks and opening them to mining and drilling - things which will destroy these amazing places. 

I am so happy to see my new country, Canada, looks at their magnificent National Parks in an entirely different way. Canada launched A Force of Nature: Canada's Strategy to Protect Nature on March 31, 2026, backed by a $3.8 billion investment. The plan targets protecting at least 1.6 million km² of land and up to 700,000 km² of oceans to meet the national goal of conserving 30% of lands and waters by 2030!

CHIHULY Turquoise and Erbium Flori at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

If you are blessed to live in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is where Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located, then you know this is a place where there are so many beautiful and amazing things to see all year long, but this is even more true now through November 1st as the Dale Chihuly exhibit is able to be enjoyed throughout the Sculpture Park. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about the beautiful sculptures and a bit of background on each piece - today I'm happy to give you a closer look at CHIHULY Turquoise and Erbium Flori at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park . . .