A few days ago I was on a low. Taking action I posted an ad in the local online rag for a running buddy. I woke up to answers. I had a few emails of eager runners looking for a […]
We didn't know much (ok ANYTHING) about Saltspring before we moved here. Like many of the locals, we moved here on a bit of a whim (how else can you do it) and had only visited twice …
This is a repost from an original blog I did Feb 2012. I received some amazing comments and even a few phone calls after sharing my story... check the link for the original ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There has been a lot …
I had a conversation last month that I can’t seem to shake. It has woken up a few “passionate” ideas I have about my life and myself in the process. It went something like this: Mr …
We left the island today. We have only been here a couple weeks, but we popped off today to do a load of little errands and bring some bunny buddies back home. It was a beautiful …
I watched the newscaster bullying viral video the other day. Yes, it was profound and, with my daughter watching it over my shoulder, it opened up a great opportunity for conversation for us. I have made …
I had to poke my hubby today. We have plans to get some bunnies next week and are still without a bunny space. Hubby is tired. The wall is here, and he has hit it …
Our new home is full of windows, which means we see reflections of different spaces in every room we are in. This morning I was in our bedroom, drying my hair (attempting cleanliness even though I …
Check out my winning entry …yes, the entry that WON me and my family a 2 week trip to St Lucia and $15,000 via TomTom Map Paradise contest! From wet and rainy Vancouver, our family of 5 is …
We all need a catalyst, something that pushes the right buttons to instigate a change. Something that speaks our language, inspires our dreams or that brings us so close to our authentic and vulnerable place, …
Arg, The summer weight has piled on. Ok. Maybe not piled… but there is some. I am getting out walking and raking, but I haven’t sweat long and hard for a while (no dirty comments ladies!) As …
I get a lot of questions from readers about our journey. Where did we find the courage, how did we take the first step, what does my husband think about it all? I share all of …
I have likened myself to an explorer in the past and still love the thought of blazing new trails, whacking back bush and forging ahead to the unknown. In this day and age, it is a …
In the city (our old life) my husband worked full time, and I parented fulltime (oh, right, while working from home full time) . This meant I had massive contact day to day, hour to …
It’s the night before we go to Saltspring. We have had a busy week, we think we are as prepared as we can be (as prepared as we have room for anyway) Tomorrow is the …
