Yvonne’s Journal

Stories and reflections inspired by life, nature, and the changing seasons

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It’s Bloomin’ May!

The last few months have been quite a whirlwind around these parts. Lately I’ve finally felt like I can look …

Reflections on the Solstice and Why I Love Winter

Since I grew up in a temperate part of Canada that rarely sees snow, you might think I would hate …

The Four Best Books I Read in 2024

One of the things I love doing towards the end of each year is reflecting on all the great books …

Welcome to November

I sometimes feel rather badly for November. Stuck between Halloween and Christmas, and most of the autumnal leaves have long …