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Somewhere in France (1916 WW1) – Postcards Home

November 5, 2019 By Patricia Atchison

My Grandmother, Mary Jane, nicknamed Queenie, is the daughter of Edgar Kelly, who enlisted in the Canadian Army Service Corps (C.A.S.C.) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on February 12, 1915, and served in the 3rd Canadian Divisional Train, C.A.S.C.

The 3rd Canadian Division arrived in France by January 1916 and provided supply services, transportation, and a support element to the many other Canadian Divisional Train troops who found their way to The Front (France) during the First World War between 1915 and 1920. Promoted to Staff Sergeant Major 1st Class Warrant Officer on December 14, 1916, Kelly served in the 10th Canadian Field Ambulance Division from March 3rd, 1917, until he was discharged by Reason of Demobilization on April 1st, 1919.

WW1 Postcard Private CollectionThe families of the troops relied heavily on letters and communication from their loved ones during the war, and Queenie was no different. From 1914 to 1918, postcards were sent throughout the world and had worldwide popularity. Families and soldiers avidly sent and collected these small non-descript notes from home and cherished them with love. Canadian soldiers waited over three weeks to a month for news from home, as the mail was processed through England first. [Read more…] about Somewhere in France (1916 WW1) – Postcards Home

Filed Under: Short Stories, Uncategorized, Whimsical Stories Tagged With: Patricia L. Atchison Short Story, World War 1 PostCards

Daily Gratitude

October 29, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

Gratitude quote By Rhonda ByrneIt took me a long time to learn gratitude. True, all my life I’ve been grateful. Thanking people when a ‘thank you’ was due — receiving gifts with a smile. Merely being a nice, ‘thank you,’ kind of person. Until I learned what being grateful was all about, I realized that those times in my life while I was thankful for the gifts I received, I don’t think I felt gratitude deep within my heart.

When I visit my memories, I wish I had realized I should have been more grateful for the multitude of gifts I received in my life and acknowledged the challenges during those times where I neglected to cherish what I had.

As I sit in present moments, I’ve learned the definition of gratitude includes acknowledging anything within my life that gives me an emotion, which causes me to reflect or learn and be thankful for the moment. It is through emotions that we gain insights into our soul. [Read more…] about Daily Gratitude

Filed Under: Editorial - My World Views, Today I Am... Journal Tagged With: Gratitude, happiness, Today I Am Journal

Today I… Sit in Stillness

October 23, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

When we take time out of our day to be mindful, to be in the moment, to pause, is when we can see things around us that bring us joy, such as the beauty of a sunrise, or ice crystals in the air, a butterfly flitting about or a colourful rainbow. In my Today I Am… An Empowering Journal Back To Self, I talk about the practice of becoming mindful; that mindfulness is the state of becoming conscious and aware. It reminds us to return to the present moment and become aware of our feelings, thoughts, and body sensations.

Many years ago, my family moved out to the country, and I became a stay-at-home Mom. I left the inner city corporate world of computer programming and systems, settling myself into country life. After the stress of the move and fitting into a new community, I soon learned to take note of my surroundings. I noticed the sun come up every morning, spreading its gorgeous pink and yellow hues across the sky. I had never paid attention to sunrises nor sunsets in the city. I don’t believe I lifted my head to the horizon, other than to see if the bus was coming.

[Read more…] about Today I… Sit in Stillness

Filed Under: Today I Am... Journal Tagged With: Mindfulness, Today I Am Journal, Today I Am Quotes

Today I… Can Make A Difference!

October 21, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

I am not a political person and never will be. I don’t like politics, speaking about politics, and involving myself in any political debates. Today though is different. Today is Election Day in Canada! I will be seated in front of a media outlet tonight, along with millions of others, to see the results of our voting. Today is my day to engage in the political forum by casting my vote, and I will. Being a Canadian citizen gives me the democratic right, eligibility, and freedom to vote. So I am going to. [Read more…] about Today I… Can Make A Difference!

Filed Under: Editorial - My World Views Tagged With: Canada Votes, Election 2019

Carry On – World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2019 By Patricia Atchison 2 Comments

October 10 2019 – the World Health Organization has deemed this day World Mental Health Day

“Your footstep on life’s journey leaves an imprint
no matter where you go.”

Life is challenging, and for some, the journey becomes too painful to continue. It is not uncommon for someone to know of a person (celebrities included) who have succumbed to suicidal thoughts or even suicide itself. I am not immune after losing a nephew (in-law) several years ago. It’s such a sad event to go through; words can’t describe the feeling of desolation the family feels when forced to say goodbye. Writing about mental health is hard, but I promised myself I would be honest in my writing and sharing. And a warning, this story may come as a shock to family and friends. [Read more…] about Carry On – World Mental Health Day

Filed Under: World Mental Health Day Tagged With: Suicide Prevention, World Mental Health Day

Sharing Today…

September 3, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve written several affirmations, what I call Today I Am… quotes. These statements were healing for myself, and I never thought I would share them. Then I realized some should be shared, but I didn’t know in what format. I continued writing, and then inspiration struck early one morning, and the idea came to me for a journal that people could read and write in daily. I started writing in January of this year and did the compilation into book format in the spring. And it’s here!! The excitement of my accomplishment feels fantastic, as it’s been a while since I shared my work in book format.

The journal, Today I Am…, An Empowering Journal Back To Self, [Read more…] about Sharing Today…

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