In a Perfect World
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 11. Mar, 2010 | 2 Comments
While driving in the country, a phrase on the car radio popped out at me, “What kind of person do you want to become?” For fun, I tried to imagine my perfect future. I tried to imagine the kind of person I want to be become in ten or fifteen years.
I really couldn’t imagine my [...]
On Valentine’s Day
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 14. Feb, 2010 | 12 Comments
On Valentine’s day you’re supposed to be in love with someone who loves you back. On Valentine’s day you’re supposed to look fabulous, go out for a glamorous meal in high-heeled shoes, open up a sparkly gift that comes in a tiny box, and come home to candles and music turned low.
Kind of like how [...]
Snow Angel
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Outdoors, Prince Edward Island on 24. Jan, 2010 | 19 Comments
When did you grow up?
When did you stop running at full-speed for no reason at all?
When did you stop rolling around in the snow just for fun?
When did you stop swimming at the pool or playing baseball in the hot sun?
Maybe one of the reasons to have children is to come full circle, to play [...]
The Objectification of Love
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 11. Jan, 2010 | 22 Comments
As recently noted, we’ve been busy and have been doing a juggling act between businesses, home renovation, and real life.
It’s no secret that this has been a tough year for me. I have certainly alluded to some struggles: worrying about everything, not appreciating the ones we love, and general confusion about what I should be [...]
What’s Your Thing? Passions and Hobbies
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 05. Jan, 2010 | 21 Comments
I grew up in a musical household. My mother is a professional violinist who revels in playing music. She has played the violin since she was five years old, and it’s her thing. She loves to play. I think she would say that when she is playing her violin she “blisses out.” I think I [...]
Resolutions for the New Year
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 01. Jan, 2010 | 19 Comments
I’ve never been much of a resolution maker. I do decide to make changes throughout the year, but I don’t tend to make resolutions during a specific time, such as at the turn of the year.
The standard new year resolutions are to quit smoking, stop excessive drinking, lose weight, and get physically fit. Thankfully, I [...]
Whimfield in the Guardian Newspaper
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 03. Oct, 2009 | 36 Comments
Last year I got to tell the Whimfield story on “Definitely Not the Opera,” a national CBC radio program. This year, we were privileged to be contacted by the lovely, generous, charming journalist Mary MacKay from Charlottetown’s The Guardian newspaper. During her travels on the internet she somehow arrived here at the Whimfield farm blog [...]
Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 29. Sep, 2009 | 16 Comments
Can I tell you a secret?
Time moves really fast.
I’m not kidding. One minute you’re nineteen, and the next minute you’re twenty-seven.
One minute you’re on the cusp of a big adventure, and the next minute you’ve achieved your dream and you’ve been living your dream for almost two years.
This was supposed to be a “one-year [...]
How To Get What You Want
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream on 22. Jun, 2009 | 13 Comments
Wondering how to get what you want?
Identify what you want and keep it in your sights at all times.
Eventually, you’ll get closer and closer.
Finally, you’ll get there.
Once you get there, make sure to hang on tight.
Lilacs in June
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 08. Jun, 2009 | 15 Comments
Lilacs in June are a beautiful thing.
Yesterday, I was doing work in my home office upstairs. Cameron was outside working on the tractor.
Suddenly, the screen door banged downstairs. Cameron yelled into the house at a high-decibel, “Laura-Jane, come here, quickly!!!!”
I hopped out of my chair and bounded down the stairs, picturing a severed finger or [...]
