Monthly Archives: July 2008

See what happens when Mary inspires me!! I call this post “The Trilogy”. I think I look about two years old, so I think this family photo is from 1959. Back row: Gordon and Leslie Front row: Kristin and Martin. … Continue reading →

The Soveran family has not been able to get together too many times. It’s a large family that has always lived across Canada. All the sisters and brother were able to attend our wedding. Back row: Lawrence, Jim, Doug, Robert, … Continue reading →

I know neither Doug or I have changed very much over the last thirty years, but I thought I would include this photo to prove my point. Thanks to Mary for the idea of including some of pictures! We were … Continue reading →

Yes! You’ve heard it here first … the Riders are unbeatable!! The rest of you might as well accept your fate right now!

Southeast SK faced tornadoes, hig winds and hail last night. We are having a tremendous rain this morning. I think Doug made a mistake riding his motorcycle this morning. I doubt that he will have made it to work dry. … Continue reading →

I feel the need for a teaching moment as to provincial flower emblems. To the left is the SK tiger lilly. There are a number of species, but these ones in my backyard accurately reflect what the wild flower would … Continue reading →

I realize from an earlier post I didn’t put a direct link to my Flickr on-line photos. Click here to see 48 photos of my backyard flowers. I’ll be adding to them as different flowers emerge during the season. I … Continue reading →

Doug’s been the pond again … and again! We were having a bit of an algae issue so he removed all the stones off the waterfall and sprayed them. He then ran a trickle of water down the waterfall and … Continue reading →

On July 15th Doug & I will celebrate 30 years of marriage. Russell & Margaret have now celebrated 60 years! Margaret is gifted at interior design … well, design of any kind. In celebration of their anniversary, Margaret made a … Continue reading →

I have been tardy with posting to my blog. My parish work consists mainly with pastoral visiting and worship/preaching leadership. I have had two funerals – one each the last two weeks. It is an honour to be able to … Continue reading →