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This week as I sit to write I want to honour and acknowledge all of the women and men who find themselves not only caring for children and grandchildren but sisters, brother, mothers, fathers and f … read more

The “Big Fat Bear” has eaten the last of the pears and plums, he left some carrots for us and my fall romaine lettuce has had time to recover from his grazing. The zinnias and chrysanthemums have b … read more

Thanksgiving The crop of the grouse was overflowing with greens and berries as I carefully plucked the feathers from the breast. Ben, my son decided to make this Thanksgiving about wild birds … read more

My Love Affair with National Parks began in 1981. I met Steve that year while we were studying at UVic. His summer job was in Banff as a National Park Warden. He said, “Come riding horses in the m … read more

Steven and I bought a new boat last week. It’s big, it’s powerful and you can dive off the swim deck and get back on it easily. It is an extravagance for us but what joy, relax and peace it is bringin … read more