T.C.Dondale - Writer & Creator

05/17/2026

Senseless Destruction and Unexpected Costs

On May 3rd, I got up early to get ready to go and meet my mom, sisters, niece and a friend at a fundraiser class in New Glasgow. I was really looking forward to making resin suncatchers as an early Mothers' Day adventure. I kissed Matt goodbye and made my way to my new car, a purchase made just over 2 weeks before to replace my 11 year old car and celebrate a recent health milestone....

On May 3rd, I got up early to get ready to go and meet my mom, sisters, niece and a friend at a fundraiser class in New Glasgow.  I was really looking forward to making resin suncatchers as an…

05/11/2026

The Gifts of Time and Memories.... Click below to read the full blog...

Today is Mother’s Day and I was so happy to get to spend the morning with my mama.  I’m so grateful for my mother, who has the most beautiful capacity to always find something…

05/03/2026

A Year of Setting Intentions

Earlier this month, I reached a milestone of sorts. I celebrated a full year of setting a daily intention and this very simple practice has actually been life changing in a subtle but profound way. It's been an unexpected gift to myself and my peace of mind. As a yoga practitioner for nearly 30 years, I'm no stranger to setting intentions....

04/24/2026

Love At First Sight- Meeting My Granddaughter For the First Time

Last week, I fell in love with someone I met for the first time. This tiny, beautiful stranger stole my heart the instant I laid eyes on her. The moment I held my new granddaughter, Stella Harper, as she wrapped her tiny hand around my finger and snuggled into my arms, it was like we recognized an echo of something in each other....

Last week, I fell in love with someone I met for the first time. This tiny, beautiful stranger stole my heart the instant I laid eyes on her. The moment I held my new granddaughter, Stella Harper, …

03/15/2026

The Beauty of a Winter Evening Sky

Radiant Winter Rays There's something magical that happens in mid-Winter. The days start to get a little longer and the world becomes softer, and quieter. It's as though nature is sitting in quiet meditation before stirring from slumber. You can almost feel peacefulness radiating from the sky, blanketing the snow covered fields. On crisp, clear evenings sunsets start to feel more vibrant, the sun's rays reaching out as if they're taking a long, refreshing stretch toward the Earth after months of sleepy, cold weather....

Radiant Winter Rays There’s something magical that happens in mid-Winter. The days start to get a little longer and the world becomes softer, and quieter. It’s as though nature is sitt…

03/09/2026

Give to Grow- International Women’s Day 2026

We're expecting our first grandchild in a few weeks and today we celebrated with a baby shower. As I write this blog on the evening of International Women's Day, I've been thinking a lot about this little girl who will soon be making her way into the world and all the things I look forward to sharing with her and teaching her as she grows and learns. ...

We’re expecting our first grandchild in a few weeks and today we celebrated with a baby shower. As I write this blog on the evening of International Women’s Day, I’ve been thinki…

03/01/2026

It's finished!! Not only did I take time to knit everyday in February for the Canadian Cancer Society Knitting Challenge... I managed to finish my project! It was for a great cause and I'm really happy with how it turned out. ❤️ I appreciate all the donations and encouragement I received along the way.

Now to pick another loose end unfinished project to work on in March!! A few minutes a day can really lead to something amazing. 🙂

02/19/2026

A smile is beauty in its most elemental form.

02/18/2026

What's for Supper Wednesday:

Shepherd's Pot Pie

Line a 13x9 pan with pie crust (comment if you'd like a fabulous pie crust recipe. 😀)

In a large skillet, brown 2 lbs of ground chicken with one medium diced onion and 4 cloves of crushed garlic in a little splash of olive oil.

Boil 3 large diced carrots until tender but firm.

Boil 3 large potatoes (diced) until soft. (Wash and leave the peels on for a richer flavour.

Once everything in the skillet is cooked, add 2 cups of water, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, a dash of salt and pepper and a 1/2 tsp of cumin. In a small measuring cup, mix 2 tbsp of rice flour with about 2 tbsp of water. Whisk well and add to pan, blending it all together. Simmer until it thickens.
Add a bit more rice flour to thicken more if needed.

Meanwhile, mash the potatoes. Add 2 tbsp of margarine, 2 tbsp of low fat sour cream and a splash of milk. (Oat milk works grear if you are dairy free.) Set aside.

Heat the oven to 350 *

Drain the carrots, pour into In a large bowl and add 2 cups of frozen peas and 1 cup of frozen corn. Stir. Once gravy thickens, pour the mear mixture in with the peas, carrots and corn and combine well without squishing the veggies. Pour into the pie crust lined pan and smooth it out flat.

Spread mashed potatoes across the top, creating gentle peaks which will brown nicely in the oven. Sprinkle with a bit of cheddar ( we use lactose free but any will work).

Bake 50 minutes at 350*. Let cool for 20-30 minutes and enjoy!!

For a fun twist... try using sweet potato instead of white potatoes. 😀

02/16/2026

Mondays are a chance for new beginnings or a reset and we get to have one every single week. ❤️