Falling autumn leaves remind me of the “slow reveal” of lingerie. Leaf by leaf dropping unhurriedly to the ground, gradually showing more and more of the structural forest. Slowly, we get to see... Read More

“Just go and do it!” I’ve heard that small clear voice in my head before, urging me forward. On that particular day, if I hadn’t listened, I would have stayed safe at home. I likely wouldn’t have... Read More

This weekend in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving. Various First Nations in Canada had long-standing traditions celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops. Aside from... Read More

Glaciers – slow moving, vast, ancient. They are massive sheets of ice that form under pressure over decades or centuries. They form where snow and sleet have built up to such an extent that the... Read More

Today is my mother’s 80th birthday.  She is in great health and is considered by many to be a ‘force of nature’.  She still drives on four lane highways to babysit grandchildren... Read More

Certain places seem to fuse themselves into my mind.  For some reason the colours, sounds, and textures stand out vividly and clearly, etching an indelible memory.  Perhaps it’s the time of day that... Read More

For a number of weeks, I have not had any access to the internet. Living in such a remote location, I am accustomed to frequent power interruptions. And generally, they last no more than a day, then... Read More

The Chilcotin Mountains are known for their dramatic beauty and vitality. The back country roads offer up some of the most astounding scenery in Canada. So recently, I was taken aback by a shock of... Read More