46 - 2016-12-28 - Life in the Palm
This blog post is about a rescued house plant that gently reminds me, "Happy surprises can often sprout from unfortunate circumstances" - Enjoy!
This blog post is about a rescued house plant that gently reminds me, "Happy surprises can often sprout from unfortunate circumstances" - Enjoy!
This blog post is about my first hand experience with honest people who show the true spirit of the holidays - Cheers to you!
This blog post relates my cure for the winter blahs and what almost warms my grouchy winter-phobic heart - Enjoy!
43 - 2016-12-09 - G. I. Joe's Peg Leg
This heartfelt story is posted today in honour of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas’ 100th Birthday. I wish him sincere best wishes on this momentous occasion, and thank him for making such a positive and long-lasting impression on two grateful young people.
This heartfelt story is posted today in honour of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas’ 100th Birthday. I wish him sincere best wishes on this momentous occasion, and thank him for making such a positive and long-lasting impression on two grateful young people.
This post is about my annual trip to the CP Holiday Train with my
grand-daughter, Rachel; and, my belief that enhancements to parking and
public transportation; general maneuverability; and improved viewing of
the show, especially for the children; would keep the CP Holiday Train
rolling through Hamilton for many more years to come - Enjoy!
41 - 2016-10-31 - Hallow e'en
This blog post is in honour of our pumpkin carving tradition, and the mesmerizing glow of Hallow e'en jack-o-lanterns. Enjoy!
This blog post is in honour of our pumpkin carving tradition, and the mesmerizing glow of Hallow e'en jack-o-lanterns. Enjoy!
40 - 2016-10-30 - Grampa Macdonald's Peony
This blog post is about connecting and reconnecting. Through the kindness and generosity of others and the tenacity of a long-lived peony plant, I've been reminded once again that new relationships take root in the most unexpected places, and happy old time memories grow everywhere.
This blog post is about connecting and reconnecting. Through the kindness and generosity of others and the tenacity of a long-lived peony plant, I've been reminded once again that new relationships take root in the most unexpected places, and happy old time memories grow everywhere.
39 - 2016-09-24 - Music & Memories
This blog post is a tribute to my Uncle Bruce Macdonald, who passed away September 13th, 2016 in his 81st year.
This blog post is a tribute to my Uncle Bruce Macdonald, who passed away September 13th, 2016 in his 81st year.
38 - 2016-09-19 - Built-in GPS
This blog post is about the uncanny ability most pets have of finding their way back home, no matter what the circumstances! - Enjoy!
This blog post is about the uncanny ability most pets have of finding their way back home, no matter what the circumstances! - Enjoy!
37 - 2016-09-10 - Wear's Flower Girl
This blog post is about fond memories rekindled by the passing of a long-time neighbourhood proprietor - Remembering Bill & Marilyn Wear - Enjoy!
This blog post is about fond memories rekindled by the passing of a long-time neighbourhood proprietor - Remembering Bill & Marilyn Wear - Enjoy!
36 - 2016-09-08 - Roddenberry's Reply
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, this post is about the time I offered advise to Gene Roddenberry.
35 - 2016-09-05 - Luminous Lupines
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, this post is about the time I offered advise to Gene Roddenberry.
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, this post is about the time I offered advise to Gene Roddenberry.
34 - 2016-08-18 - Darling Dalvay!
Today's post is a look back on a happy memory from two-years ago. Enjoy!
Today's post is a look back on a happy memory from two-years ago. Enjoy!
33 - 2016-07-24 - We're Feeding Pollinators
This blog post is an acknowledgement of a sustainability program that celebrates and encourages the planting and maintaining of pollinator habitat.
This blog post is an acknowledgement of a sustainability program that celebrates and encourages the planting and maintaining of pollinator habitat.
32 - 2016-07-21 - The Walton's Channel
Here is a blog post about a place where my mom can immerse herself in heartwarming family drama to which she is able to relate.
Here is a blog post about a place where my mom can immerse herself in heartwarming family drama to which she is able to relate.
31 - 2016-07-12 - Friendships
This is a blog post about keeping old friendships alive while continuing to forge new relationships, moving forward - Enjoy!
This is a blog post about keeping old friendships alive while continuing to forge new relationships, moving forward - Enjoy!
30 - 2016-06-28 - Bowled Over
This blog post is about how kindness grows where it's least expected.
This blog post is about how kindness grows where it's least expected.
29 - 2016-06-21 - A Compromise
This blog post is a poem I wrote in Rondeau poetic style. I had a lot to say; so I embellished, and created a double Rondeau. I hope these words will inspire old-fashioned compromises and encourage tolerance and generosity, near and far away.
This blog post is a poem I wrote in Rondeau poetic style. I had a lot to say; so I embellished, and created a double Rondeau. I hope these words will inspire old-fashioned compromises and encourage tolerance and generosity, near and far away.
28 - 2016-06-19 - Father's Day
Today's blog post is a bittersweet Father's Day remembrance of my father, Ross Allan Hunt.
Today's blog post is a bittersweet Father's Day remembrance of my father, Ross Allan Hunt.
27 - 2016-06-14 - Mighty Gardener
Here's a post about my passion for tomatoes, and a pep talk from a mighty gardener.
Here's a post about my passion for tomatoes, and a pep talk from a mighty gardener.
26 - 2016-05-16 - MOT 80+ Testing
This blog post explains why I believe that the Ministry of Transportation's 80+ Testing is not a thorough enough examination of a person's cognitive ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
This blog post explains why I believe that the Ministry of Transportation's 80+ Testing is not a thorough enough examination of a person's cognitive ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
25 - 2016-04-26 - Robin in the Rain
Here's a blog post aimed at promoting a cheery disposition on a rainy April day.
Here's a blog post aimed at promoting a cheery disposition on a rainy April day.
24 - 2016-04-20 - My Cousin, My Friend
This post, which I share now as a tribute to my cousin, Jim Macdonald, contains a slightly edited version of my final thoughts and written words to him just before he passed away.
This post, which I share now as a tribute to my cousin, Jim Macdonald, contains a slightly edited version of my final thoughts and written words to him just before he passed away.
23 - 2016-04-12 - You Don't Get Upset!
This blog post illustrates inspirational philosophy from a 4-yr-old.
This blog post illustrates inspirational philosophy from a 4-yr-old.
22 - 2016-04-04 - Devoted Couple
Here's a blog post aimed at promoting a cheery disposition on a rainy April day.
Here's a blog post aimed at promoting a cheery disposition on a rainy April day.
20 - 2016-03-07 - Inclusive Oh Canada
This blog post is about my attempt at addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the exclusivity of the lyrics to "Oh Canada" in an article published in the Hamilton Spectator, today. It also includes a link to Canadian vocalist Michael Burgess singing my revised lyrics.
This blog post is about my attempt at addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the exclusivity of the lyrics to "Oh Canada" in an article published in the Hamilton Spectator, today. It also includes a link to Canadian vocalist Michael Burgess singing my revised lyrics.
19 - 2016-02-09 - The 1st Year
This post is in honour of the 1st Anniversary of the creation of my Blog, A Written Reflection - It's been a fun year!
This post is in honour of the 1st Anniversary of the creation of my Blog, A Written Reflection - It's been a fun year!
18 - 2016-01-18 - His Name is Mine
I hope you'll enjoy this blog post and poem, announcing my new name.
I hope you'll enjoy this blog post and poem, announcing my new name.
