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Goodness Spreading

Retirement Reflections

.       Thank you to Vero and this months’ ‘Bloggers with a View’ participants for helping to spread some extra goodness. Goodness truly is all around us. Be sure to click on the My French Chronicles link to watch the quick video. Enjoy!

My French Chronicles

March 2021… We’ve made it! More or less one whole year of COVID!

As the world continues to grapple with coronavirus pandemic, some countries seem to have it under control (well done New Zealand, Australia, Singapore…). As far as France is concerned we’re still deep into restrictive measures and sinister perspectives!

But thanks to blogging and social media, I’ve managed to keep my window open to the world. The little videos we’ve put together with Bloggers With a View helped me greatly (keeping me busy with filming, editing, and interacting).

For the last vlog of this epic winter 2021, I wanted to focus on what’s good in our lives. I’ve asked our little community to show me what “goodness” meant these days.

I hope you’ll like the next 3 minutes. They are filled with snowy fun days, sunny coastal walks, plenty of outdoors happiness and also gratefulness for those who…

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Prior to retirement, I lived and worked in Beijing China for fourteen years (Middle School Principal/Deputy Director at The Western Academy of Beijing). Leaving international life behind, my husband and I retired to Vancouver Island in June 2015. To document both this transition and our new adventures, ‘Retirement Reflections’ was born. I hope that you enjoy reading these reflections, and will be willing to share your own.

33 thoughts on “Goodness Spreading”

  2. What a lovely idea – focusing on the good to help offset the uncertainty and sadness that the last year has brought with it. I love this little video Donna and how lovely that you could be a part of it.

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    1. Thanks, Leanne. I instantly loved ‘Bloggers with a View’ as soon as I first heard of their project. It is very uplifting to connect with others and have a quick visual glimpse into their worlds. I also love how generous and inclusive this group has been. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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      1. Aw…thank you so much, Donna. I appreciate your friendship and support. I’m currently writing the last book for the Whispering Slopes series…it’s going to be hard to say goodbye. Have a great weekend! xo

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    1. Hi, Janis – I agree that Vero did an awesome job of putting everything together. I love your clip and am so delighted that you have joined in. I am now sure what is in store for the next project. I know that Vero said she would be busy for the next few weeks. If I hear anything, I will let you know.
      See you next Friday!

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  11. 2nd time I’ve been referred to this beautiful video today. I’m blogger friends with Margie and Tony, who got a little snippet in the last few seconds of the video as they’re busy tapping trees in hopes of producing syrup.

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  14. Oh, Donna, that video is such a boost! Optimistic and fun. What a year it has been but I think we are finally climbing out of the dark and into the light. Having my second vaccination gave me such a lift. While I know I am not, I feel invincible right now!!
    Thank you for sharing this bit of sunshine.

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    1. Hi, Leslie – Congratulations on your two vaccine shots. That is awesome! In Canada, our vaccine roll-out has been much slower, with numerous delays. But in BC today, anyone 90 years of age and up could register for their first vaccine shot, so I was finally able to register my mom. She receives her first vaccine shot next week. I am super excited about that. It has also helped provide a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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    1. Hi, Susan – Thank you for watching the Vlog. You may have been watching it at the exact same time (or near about) when I was watching your son’s video parody of Fathers and Sons. So awesome! I absolutely love our little corner of the blogosphere!

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