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The Pigeon Hole


Be Yourself
Today my daughter sent me a photo of her dog Mako taking a nap. I laughed and laughed, but the more I thought about it, the more I...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


Sanctuary
Today I needed a mental getaway. My recent surgery to remove cancer left me feeling the need to find a safe place. For me, a bath is my...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


The Magic of Memories
Today I sat in the company of a fragrant cup of coffee and a new diagnosis of cancer. Beside me, a fire roared in the wood stove, shooing...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


Learning from Life
Years ago, my husband and I traveled internationally on a sailboat while homeschooling our children. I was intrigued by how our children...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


Silver Lining
Today I listened to an eerie silence during another nationwide lockdown. I sat inside contemplating the negative impact CoVid-19 was...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


The Other Side
One day my husband invited me on a hike of unparalleled beauty and serenity. After the busy week I had at work, I especially welcomed the...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


Pot of Gold
Today dawn presented a splendid gift. The rising sun teamed with morning moisture to create a colourful arch at the base of the mountain,...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


The Sum of the Parts
Not long ago I held a piece of glacial ice and thought about the message it carried. My husband and I had taken an early morning hike to...
Claudia Lee-Ottman


Patience
Today I thought about patience. My husband and I were driving to a picnic when we were stopped by a sign regulating traffic through a...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
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