The Deep Autumn
So many things have been happening lately that it is hard to stop and get my bearings. Our move to Halifax has been approved a
The Desert, Revisited
At age 13, my parents bought me a Spanish guitar and I took guitar lessons. My first songbook was called “Peaceful, Easy
The Stories We Tell
There’s nothing in the world more powerful than a good story. Nothing can defeat it. Tyrion Lannister, Season 8, Game of
The Light in August: My Time on Salt Spring Island
Light in August is a 1932 novel by William Faulkner, which took place in Mississippi and examined issues that arose in conflic
It Finally Feels Like Summer
This morning I am sporting a sunburn from Rib Fest yesterday. We went again with our friends Ross and Dara, and had a good tim
Camping
With a bum foot and lack of running this year, along with a lot of writing, editing, and reading, I am really looking forward
2019 – Wishes and Dreams
Unlike the rest of Canada, we haven’t seen a bit of snow except for up in the mountains. It has rained a lot, barely dip
Wild Mountain
I want to see mountains again, Gandalf, mountains, and then find somewhere where I can rest. In peace and quiet, without a lot
Dragonfly Summer
I can’t believe how beautiful it is this time of year. We have had perfect weather, though warmer than usual. Last night
A Strangely Quiet Friday Night
I had a full day with my husband: traveling to Burnaby for an appointment, going on a three-mile hike at the Barnet Marine Par