Saturday, June 27, 2026

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Torngat Mountains National Park

If you enjoy visiting National Parks which are remote and only accessible by plane or boat, then Torngat Mountains National Park is the place for you as there are no roads into this National Park! But, do not fear, once you arrive there you will find there are so many amazing things for you to do and see making it absolutely worth the effort to visit this National Park!

Get Your Copy of The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

    

I have been writing about my picture book for children - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!  and today want to let you know about the second story in this book - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery! 

Summer Reading - Do NOT Open This Book!

  

I have reviewed this book before, but as I think about books my grands have loved which I am able to recommend for Summer Reading fun, this one is definitely a book I happily recommend! It was sent a few years ago for review from Scholastic - and today I am very happy to let you know about, Do NOT Open This Book!

Let's All Be People Who Live Lives of Compassion to ALL

I have shared in the past some interesting and wonderful things I learned about my great grandpa Badgerow. Today seems like a good time to share it again. He was orphaned the day before his 11th birthday, raised by his sisters, finished the 8th grade, and became a small business man - he had a grocery store/gas station in Sparta, Michigan.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Thousand Islands National Park

When you think about visiting a National Park, you may think you have travel to an area far from where many people live to enjoy the park. While in some cases this is certainly true, when you think about planning a visit to Thousand Islands National Park in Ontario, you will find it is very possibly close to where you live!

Make Anytime Funtime with The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!

  

If you have young children in your life, then you know how important it is to read books to them - it sets them up for a lifetime of learning - and it is just fantastic to snuggle together and read a book together at bedtime - or anytime! I read many books to my children and most recently to my grands when they were little, and we enjoyed making up our own stories, too!

Summer Reading - Duck!

 

A few years ago I received a box of books from Candlewick Press - I am "re-sharing" one with you today for my Summer Reading posts which I absolutely loved!  Duck! by Meg McKinlay and illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom is most certainly a book you will want to have in your own library - and give to your grandchildren as well.

Do Something Nice!

Tomorrow is not actually, "Do Something Nice Day" - October 4th is, but every day is a day for us to do something nice, so let's celebrate it today - and tomorrow - and the day after . . . 

Daysoftheyear (dot) com says; "Sure, every day is a great day to do something nice! But this day, the practice of kindness is particularly relevant as it’s time for Do Something Nice Day!" I agree, but I also agree a day to focus upon doing nice things for others is a fantastic idea for sure!

On their site (at this link) they tell about some big and small ways people have been kind through the ages - such as - 

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve

If you are interested in visiting a National Park where you are able to see mountains, waterfalls, tundra, and wildlife, then Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve is a place you will definitely want to check out as it is a truly incredible and unique place!

Summer Reading - My Heart is Like a Zoo

I am blessed to review books from publishers several times a year and while most of the books are excellent, every once in awhile a book comes along which is so unique, so delightful, so much fun I just have to share it again . . . My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall is one such book! So today as I wait for more books to arrive for my Summer Reading reviews, I'm very happy to let you know about this book.

A Summer of Mobility with the 4N1 from Miracle Mobility

Summer is here and  warmer weather, sunny days, beautiful blue skies are what I expect most days to be like for the coming two and a half months. Summer days just call for me to get out and enjoy it all, but I have MS and severe arthritis, so getting out and about does bring with it mobility challenges . . . or at least it did, but no longer! I have a wonderful 4N1 from Miracle Mobility and with it I am able to get out and about and enjoy the summer days!

Here are Some Interesting and Flat-out Amazing Water Facts . . .

While there actually is a World Water Day (March 22nd), I do believe any day is an excellent time for us to think about water, so, as you go through this day, fix and eat your dinner and spend time with your family, consider the following information about water from water.org . . . 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Terra Nova National Park

I think National Parks should be a place where you can see and experience things you may not typically see and experience in your day in and day out life. Today I'm happy to let you know about Terra Nova National Park which is absolutely a National Park where you are able to see and experience things you do not typically see and experience!

Today is NOT Lemon Bar Day, But Let's Enjoy Them Anyway!

   

Today is NOT National Lemon Bar day (it is in October), but lemon bars are so tasty and a great treat to make for the ones we love, so today I'm sharing a recipe for lemon bars with you and some fun lemon bar and lemon facts. I really do enjoy lemon bars - the butter cookie bottom and soft, tart lemon topping . . . it is absolutely a wonderful treat! Let's start though with some fun information - did you know . . .