The origins of Mother’s Day date back as far as the times of Ancient Greeks and Romans who held festivals in honour of the Goddesses. In accordance with Christianity, Mother’s day was a celebration of the Mother Mary, and was… Continue reading

As many know, this week has been a testing week in the province of Alberta. Unusually warm temperatures and dry conditions for the past few weeks have created optimal conditions for forest fires. This week has brought with it despair,… Continue reading

A good book, chickens, and a cozy spot for sitting. Now these are a few of my favourite things! With the weather being so fantastic this past week I have taken the opportunity to find myself a new perfect reading… Continue reading

It was an exciting week here at the Burch house, as Mother Nature blessed us with beautiful weather, sunshine and warm temperatures. The grass is turning green, there are tulips popping up in my flower beds, and the blasted mosquitoes… Continue reading

  Spring has begun to sprung here at the Burch house. The snow has melted away to almost nothing and left behind it muddy puddles and grass searching for the sunlight and warmth. The warm weather welcomed in the Easter… Continue reading

I have always considered myself to be an old soul. I love old things. Old music, old homes, old objects, old photos. They intrigue and capture me. I could sit for hours with old photo albums, flipping pages and imagining… Continue reading

Moving in with someone is always an adjustment. You have to decide which of the precious items you’ve been carrying across Canada for the last couple of years are really needed, you have to down size on your knick knacks… Continue reading