Inspired by my 20-minute writing exercise around a "memorable holiday." Friends-giving. This is a term that has been adopted by the masses but especially those celebrating a harvest holiday either in a new place or seeking ways to build their own traditions, with a chosen family. When we first relocated to Toronto, Ontario, we learned … Continue reading Mini-Slice: Friends-giving
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Christmas in the City
In August, 2016 we moved our family from central Wisconsin to Toronto, Ontario. The preparations for the move were stressful on our marriage and our family. We were leaving a community we had built over the last 10+ years: our first house, the birth of our first child (and 2nd, and 3rd), our church and … Continue reading Christmas in the City