Auspicious Peach Findings

  Hey there, I'm Ashlee! I'm a 40-year-old writer, dreamer, and lover of cozy kitchens and heartfelt stories, living in North York, Ontario. My journey has taken me through bustling restaurants, charming bakeries, retail shops, and even behind the wheel as a school bus and long-haul driver. From Swiss Chalet and Panera Bread to Hickory Farms and hauling lumber across the province—I’ve picked up a little bit of everything along the way. I studied Medical Administration at CDI College and later earned a business degree, but my real education came from life: long shifts, meaningful conversations, and finding moments of joy in unexpected places. I’m passionate about food and its power to bring people together—especially when it comes to cultural traditions and family recipes. My blog is where I share stories from my life, memories that shaped me, and reflections on love, loss, resilience, and everything in between. Sometimes you’ll find recipes, sometimes reflections, and someti...

  MacKenzie and Her Books MacKenzie’s world was filled with stories. Books were more than just pages and pictures to her—they were adventures, escapes, companions. Long before most kids her age were drawn to the magic of reading, MacKenzie was already curled up with a book, completely enchanted. She read with purpose, even when she didn’t know it. Each book she picked up became a doorway to somewhere new—a kingdom of dragons, a quiet forest with talking animals, or a small village where friendships bloomed. It didn’t matter if it was fiction or fact; MacKenzie found magic in all of it. Her favorite stories stayed with her. She'd read them again and again, knowing what was coming but still laughing or gasping like it was the first time. The covers would get worn, the corners dog-eared, but that just made them more precious. Even during her time in the hospital, books followed her. They lined her nightstand, peeked out from tote bags, and were stacked on trays. They were part of ...

  MacKenzie and The Rainbow Connection     There are memories that become touchstones—moments so full of love and light that they stay with you, even when the world goes dim. For MacKenzie and me, one of those memories was wrapped in a simple song sung by a frog on a banjo.     It was Rainbow Connection—a song that found its way into our hearts early on and never left.     We both loved the Muppets, but it was MacKenzie who truly held them close. She connected with their kindness, their humor, their belief in dreams. And every time she sang Rainbow Connection, it was like watching her hold something invisible and sacred in her hands—something gentle, full of hope.     Our favorite line was always the same:   “Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me.”     She’d close her eyes when we sang that part, smiling like she could see the rainbow in her mind, feel it waiting for her just...