T.C.Dondale - Writer & Creator

08/31/2026

The Gifts of Cancer
One morning, late last August, I woke up with a sore neck. I was scheduled to attend a tradeshow that day and so I felt around my neck for a swollen gland, worried that I was coming down with a cold. Turns out I didn't have a cold but to the right of my throat I discovered a lump the size of a frozen pea that absolutely changed everything.

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One morning, late last August, I woke up with a sore neck. I was scheduled to attend a tradeshow that day and so I felt around my neck for a swollen gland, worried that I was coming down with a col…

06/28/2026

A History of the Census and Why It Matters

2026 is a Census year in Canada and this year's event seemed to spark a lot of negativity with many people across the country. There seems to be a movement against completing the census as a form of protest. I've always completed the Census whenever it happened and have always considered it an important civic duty. Seeing so many people saying they were refusing to complete it had me curious about exactly how things would be affected by folks choosing not to complete their form and be counted....

2026 is a Census year in Canada and this year’s event seemed to spark a lot of negativity with many people across the country. There seems to be a movement against completing the census as a…

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, …