by Kim Ort | Sep 13, 2016 | Books, Contemplation, Education, Inspiration, People, Wonder / Awe
One of the things I love most about living in the tiny, tourist town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is that it’s highly walkable. I can walk (or bike) to the eye doctor, the dentist, the post office, a grocery store, and even Tim Horton’s (Canada’s coffee...
by Kim Ort | Apr 27, 2016 | Books, Contemplation, Wonder / Awe
A wander is a special kind of walk. One where we meander, this way or that, walking slower than normal. There is no predetermined destination. There are no time limitations, thus no sense of hurry. We follow our nose, open to what we might find. This mindset allows us...
by Kim Ort | Mar 16, 2016 | Contemplation, Habits, Inspiration, People, Wonder / Awe
While I’m lucky to live near the Great Lake of Ontario, I also long to visit the ocean. A few years ago, I made a pact with myself to try to visit the ocean at least once a year. Feeling the sand between my toes, hearing the ebb and flow of the tide, and...
