• The Ultimate Sigh of Relief

    Today marks the two-year anniversary of my mom’s stem cell transplant – the very day a donor’s stem cells gave her a new lease on life and a chance at a cure for the acute form of leukemia she was diagnosed with five months earlier. She has also recently been given a clean bill of Continue reading

  • Be Not Conformed to This World

    I recently took two months away from social media and it had a lasting impact on my relationship with God, myself, and others.   At the end of October, I deleted all social media apps off my phone to break my dopamine-fuelled doom scrolling addiction, deepen my relationship and connection with God, cook some hearty Continue reading

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  • Pioneer Past: A Personal Connection to a Generation’s Sacrifice Set In Stone

    Several years ago, while studying to become a journalist, I embarked on an assignment that was personal in nature. For my Feature Writing class at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), I delved into the past of a prairie town and its historical cenotaph – a commemorative statue erected in honour of those who Continue reading

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  • Slow & Savoury: Leg of Lamb

    Maybe it’s the faint smell of autumn on the horizon or the solitary yellow leaf I witnessed floating from the sky this past weekend, but lately I’ve been dreaming of hearty soups, stews, and festive dinners. I recently made a tender leg of lamb with herb-crusted vegetables in a savoury pesto and wine sauce – Continue reading

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  • Pioneer Past: An Ode to the Resiliency of Our Forebears

    It’s been almost a year since I’ve written anything worth sharing with the world but my recent trip to Southern Alberta has inspired me to return to my first love. And so, I’ve decided to resurrect my blog I started more than a year ago to share my passions with the world and to hopefully Continue reading

  • Wading Through the Storm

    It’s a scary thing to be vulnerable, but I believe there’s power and hidden strength in baring your soul to a world that is so worried about saving face. I’ve lost face more times than I can count, so saving it doesn’t really concern me anymore. I’ve shared a lot of stories working as a Continue reading

  • To New Beginnings

    I was supposed to be boarding a plane to Tel Aviv today… but God had different plans for me. Last November I entered an essay competition to participate in three weeks volunteering and travelling the Holy Land. As it turns out, I won the competition to embark on the trip of a lifetime. I remember Continue reading

About Me

I’m Carmen Rae! I am a writer and journalist who has in recent years developed a passion for holistic health, which combined with a lifelong passion for history has led me to discover the benefits of ancestral living.

You can expect regular blog posts on all things hopeful, healthful, historical, and homey. I’ll be exploring the activities that bring me the most joy, including fostering health and wellness, researching the past, nourishing my friends and family, tending to my home, and glorifying God!

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