I am standing at the top of a ladder that descends into the belly of a small submarine. By some bizarre twist of fate, I am the last person to enter the craft. I am probably the most reluctant passenger on this little voyage beneath the sea. Leaving me in the open salt air to […]
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How to make a good decision
Several years ago, for our 20th anniversary, My Sweet and I went to Maui. It quickly became one of my favourite places and I have longed to go back ever since. To say it was beautiful is an understatement. The temperature was perfect, the air fragrant, and the beaches seemed endless. Every day was an […]
How I choose to live my truth – lessons from a river
Not long ago we took our son and our Littles for a ride down to the river near our house. It’s running low and quietly this time of year but in the spring it can be a rushing torrent reminding us how powerful it can be. Last year we experienced record flooding and our little […]
You’ll think I’m crazy, but I’m telling you anyway
I’m not quite sure what set the Anxiety Train in motion last night, but it was a doozy of a trip. I woke shortly after midnight. My eyes flew open, but I couldn’t see anything. Absolutely nothing. It was pitch black. It’s always dark in our room because the bedroom window is blacked out, sometimes […]
Summer nostalgia
It is a hot day for northern BC. The mercury is supposed to stop rising at 29 degrees Celsius. That’s 84 degrees Fahrenheit for those of you south of the border. I know not everyone considers that hot, but here in the north, it’s hot. We don’t often break 30 degrees in the summer and […]
Light from the dark places
“Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There’s a crack in everything, That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen died this week. While I may not have cared for his vocal stylings, you cannot deny the man was a gifted poet. The words above are lyrics from his song Anthem […]
Know your limit – play within it
I’m in a dilemma. Mostly I have made my decision but I’m not very happy with myself about it. I feel like I’m letting myself down but I’m also pretty sure I’m making the best decision. My Sweet and I are on our annual fishing trip to the West Coast. He has been here every […]
The bogeyman and other lies from my childhood
Little B and I were taking a stroll around the yard, heading toward the back of the shop in search of the deer that have been hanging around. We rounded the corner when suddenly Little B gives a yank on my hand, puts a finger to his lips and says, “Gramma, sshhhh.” He points vigorously […]
Life is not a spectator sport
Last summer, a photo of a friend from high school showed up on my Facebook newsfeed. That in itself is not unusual, I keep in touch with quite a few of my high school friends through Facebook. But this particular photo and its caption was inspiring. My friend was standing at the top of a […]
