Author Archives: DohNa

About DohNa

I enjoy curling up with a good book, I write poetry from the heart, I am passionate about gardening, I am an avid golfer and I love riding on the back of my husband's Harley-Davidson.

Everything old is new again….or should be!

Posted on January 25, 2018

  This is true in regards to fashion, décor, furniture and even television programs. If only we used the same concept for what we eat. Our forefathers, or perhaps I should say ‘foremothers’, had the knowledge needed to keep her … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Diet, Family, Food, Health Care | 2 Comments

Dealing with aging…..or revelling in it!

Posted on January 18, 2017

As I get older, I realize that this is a natural progression, from infant to youth, to adult, to elderly.  There is nothing I can do to stop the cycle…well there is, but the alternative is not attractive. I prefer … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings, Reflections & Personal Perspectives, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Going Squirrely

Posted on March 10, 2014

Here it is March and we are still waiting for some sign that spring is going to arrive before the month of June.  This winter has been long, with more than the normal amount of snow as well as colder … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother Nature | 3 Comments

Perserverance, dedication, or just plain stubborness……is there really a difference?

Posted on September 12, 2013

We have a staghorn sumac at the side of our house.  When we purchased the property it was so overgrown that it completely covered the bathroom window.  On a sunny afternoon I attacked this bush/tree with my pruners to discover … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 12, 2013 | 4 Comments

Remember When…….?

Posted on March 8, 2013

I was doing some de-cluttering in our basement this morning and found an old friend.  I am sure my three older sisters will recognize her immediately.  She needs a good scrubbing and perhaps some new duds, but she is still … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings, Reflections & Personal Perspectives | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Winter Snow, Wiarton Willie, Sandy beaches, Retirement and Spring

Posted on February 11, 2013

Here it is almost the middle of February. If we put any faith in the predicting rodents from February 2nd, spring is just around the corner. I find this encouraging and it gives me hope that we can survive the … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings, Reflections & Personal Perspectives, Mother Nature | 2 Comments

All That’s Old is New Again

Posted on February 4, 2013

As we walked through the most recent acquisition to our small town, our Flea Market, I marvelled at the abundance of items that I remember from my childhood. Of course there were the usual vendors selling novels, china, knick knacks, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Recycling, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

A Lesson Learned

Posted on September 7, 2012

This has been a particularly hot, dry summer which resulted in us spending most of our time at our trailer. When we did make it home to do laundry, or collect mail I didn’t pay too much attention to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Sights and Smells From the Past

Posted on April 21, 2012

Gerbie and I had the opportunity to attend a Mennonite auction last weekend.  It was a fantastic step back in time.  Because of their beliefs, I hesitated taking photos of the people themselves but managed to get a few that … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings, Reflections & Personal Perspectives, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Gardening …….a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow!

Posted on April 16, 2012

The air has that scent of spring. You know, that damp, musty smell of dirt waiting, wanting to be turned and handled. Garden gloves in hand,  boots at the ready, I delve in with gusto.  This is one of my passions … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Natural World | 1 Comment