by Linda Todsen | Apr 13, 2011 | Inspiration, Personal joys
Last week I had done a post about the first bouquet of spring that I had made – in it I mentioned that I love doing country style ones ~ huge bouquets, medium sized ones (which mine was) and even teeny tiny ones. Well, low and behold ~ we had friends over for...
by Linda Todsen | Feb 24, 2011 | After work activities, Personal joys
Threads….. the name we chose for our girls get together, where we take turns hosting our once a month evenings. We all look so forward to our time together, sharing stories of our travels, our families, our work (both house & careers), sharing which books we...
by Linda Todsen | Feb 11, 2011 | After work activities, Odds & ends
With the last couple of days being so sunny and warm it was beginning to feel like spring was fast approaching. With snow drops and iris denticulata blooming, daffodils and grape hyacinth poking up through the soil and hydrangea leaf buds starting to unfurl, why would...
by Linda Todsen | Sep 19, 2010 | After work activities, Islands in Thyme, Personal joys
With Fall in the air there are elements of enthusiasm & calm that can be keenly felt at a community’s Fall Fair. So many friends to see, entries to enjoy, animals to appreciate, produce & products to purchase, such a variety of food to eat, ….....
by Linda Todsen | May 26, 2010 | Islands in Thyme, Personal joys
The town of Qualicum Beach is our community and some days “going to town” really makes me happy! After making a trip to the bank I popped over to the library to return and pick up up some books – one of my dearest friends was working behind the...