Karen Toews
Scripting Vibrant Living Beyond An Empty Nest
Category: Heart and Soul
a novice observing Lent
I learned about Easter in my Christian upbringing and often participated in programs and musical performances re-enacting the story of this religious holiday. But I was never taught about observing Lent. As I grew up and met a broader scope of friends of the… Continue Reading “a novice observing Lent”
Knowing Who We Are in our 60’s
The summer and autumn of 2019 were months of visiting and hosting family, hiking, kayaking, camping with my husband and grandkids. My personality type is naturally enthused and ready for the next fun thing so it was a wonderful season for me. But. Months… Continue Reading “Knowing Who We Are in our 60’s”
Resilience in Every Age
In my research for Aging as a Positive Project I discovered author Mary Piper: an encourager for navigating life and flourishing as we age. She referenced a short book: a legend of two old women’s resilience after being abandoned by their tribe during a… Continue Reading “Resilience in Every Age”
Aging as a Positive Project
Last year when I hit my mid-sixties I realized my children are closer to middle-age than I am! Technically I’m either in the second middle-age – yes, there is such a category – or in the first stage of old-age. Yikes… My personality type… Continue Reading “Aging as a Positive Project”
The Rest of My Dominican Republic Story
Part one of my DR mission-cation story tells the story how my husband and I, Team Paying it Forward and Servant’s Heart Ministries (SHM) helped build a house. I shared photos and thoughts how the physical work progressed- how our goal was accomplished! In… Continue Reading “The Rest of My Dominican Republic Story”
Mission-cation* A Dominican Republic Project – Part 1
When I was a kid ‘vacation’ wasn’t a two-week holiday slot on my farmer-Dad’s calendar. Travelling was going to visit family, often an hour and a half drive (one-way) for us to see grandparents: a jaunt squished between Dad’s morning and night cow-milking schedule… Continue Reading “Mission-cation* A Dominican Republic Project – Part 1”
what I’ve been up to: reviving the moxie
I had a vacation in January. I didn’t escape winter to enjoy sun, sand and palm trees. I returned to my Alberta home town for a visiting-blitz with family and friends. It was lovely. I went for cold morning walks at By-the-Lake-Park : reviving… Continue Reading “what I’ve been up to: reviving the moxie”
Bending the Bar
In track and field competitions the high jump bar is gradually moved up for testing physical limits and aiming for greater achievements. In the process of living all of us have times – many times! – when we are challenged and feel limited by… Continue Reading “Bending the Bar”
saying good-bye, saying hello
In these last days of 2018 – checking off to-do’s, appointments and commitments – we’re close to finishing up another edition of our daytimer, calendar, online app, whatever method we use to help us stay on course. As you are starting to log information… Continue Reading “saying good-bye, saying hello”
is your daytimer discouraging you or helping you live the life you desire
In December’s holiday season, to-do lists are probably read even more than the ‘top 10 best sellers’! But year-round we use some kind of system for scheduling appointments, making to-do lists, planning events, keeping life on track… paper book daytimer or journal method (my favourite) online… Continue Reading “is your daytimer discouraging you or helping you live the life you desire”
Karen Toews 