Category Archives: Grief

Winter Solstice: Brighter Days are Coming

Posted on December 21, 2017 by rozsmallfry

It’s Winter Solstice so, for me at least, there’s hope in the air. As the hours of sunlight each day progress toward Spring, my recollections through the Christmas season promise golden moments in the new year. I count myself … Continue reading →

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Grandma Fengstad’s Prism Lamps

Posted on March 2, 2017 by rozsmallfry

Latent memories work in strange ways and sometimes I find myself nostalgic for no apparent reason. Other times I can sniff out the breadcrumbs that took me here. Today is one such occasion. I read a fascinating article by John … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grief, Joy, Learning, Lifestyle, Travel | Tagged antique, antiques, bible school, Crooked River, crystal, death, double rainbow, Evangelical Lutheran, family, funeral, grandpa, light, love, magic, memory, mystery, Okanagan, Ottawa, prism, prisms, rainbow, refraction, Reverend Fengstad, Saskatchewan, summer, vacation, youth | 1 Comment

Autumn’s Claire-ity [sic]

Posted on October 18, 2014 by rozsmallfry

Lately when it comes to my personal blog, I’ve been following the first half of Ernest Hemingway’s advice well. However, I’ve not been delivering so much on the second part of his advice to “Live it up so you can … Continue reading →

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My Birthday is but a Day

Posted on May 21, 2012 by rozsmallfry

My life of late has been charmed and if at times I seem to taunt the less blessed please understand it is merely a tease. My journey to travel to this place of contentment and joy while not as epic … Continue reading →

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Fall to Pieces*

Posted on October 19, 2011 by rozsmallfry

A certain date offers significance beyond a birthday or coincidence sometimes and October 17 is such a day for my family. Simmering beneath the surface the last few days and finally percolating to the point of a story to tell, … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Grief

Winter Solstice: Brighter Days are Coming

Grandma Fengstad’s Prism Lamps

Autumn’s Claire-ity [sic]

My Birthday is but a Day

Fall to Pieces*

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