This winter has been harsh for a great many people. We’re inundated with pictures of the snowstorms that have caused the havoc. Too many people bundled up and too many videos of cars spinning their wheels and folks calling out, “I’m stuck!” Things are a little different out here on the west coast. The only […]
I went to a Grammy Awards party on the weekend. It was lovely. The host served some tasty cheese. A perfect evening, especially if you love music and cheese as much as I do. It was fun to hear the opinions of the other guests as the different acts performed and won trophies. It was […]
I want to spend more time with people who tell me to jump. I think most who live up here in Tofino are those types. Luckily my good friend and writing/traveling buddy is of the same ilk. I’ve spent too much time over the last while worrying about my health and hanging around hospitals for […]
I love my religion. Besides all the standard hoopla that comes with spiritual pursuits you are taught to think for yourself. Question everything. Discount what doesn’t fit. Contemplate with honesty. Then when you are faced with the impossible you have the attitude to accept or discard. This was my mindset when I watched the Tibetan […]
Did I mention my cardiologist is handsome? And are you aware that hospital gowns are never flattering? I didn’t say either of these as I sat in the St. Paul’s Hospital Nuclear Medicine Ward yesterday. There wasn’t any idle chatter amongst the patients. Most looked scared or bored. The wait between IV insertions, scans, treadmills, […]
Mid-January and the fitness business is my type of juxtaposition. The gyms are still full with people attempting to fulfil their pesky resolutions. By this time next week the treadmills won’t have waiting lines and those Zumba classes will be thinning out. Many free-weights will be still. I bet the smoothie venders will also have […]
Have you ever been really scared and dialed 911 for help? I’ve had to make that call a few times in my life. What does the person answering say, “Is this a police, ambulance or fire emergency?” All I remember is feeling relieved. Someone was asking how they can help. And even better, they were […]
The phrase says it all, “Happy New Year.” It dawned on me that it might be that simple. Happy There will be hopes and prayers, resolutions and goals, parties and fireworks. But what if we just spent 2015 asking ourselves one question? Does this make me happy or unhappy? Then opt for the happy one. […]
I started the day with a pretty clear idea of what my Christmas Eve would look like and what this week’s blog would be about. Then the cosmos tossed me a curve-ball and for a little while I thought this might be the Wednesday I miss a posting. Life sometimes wants to upset your stride […]
There has been a flurry of conversations, emails and phone calls about the planned Robbie Burns Supper at the famous Terminal City Club here in Vancouver. It’s the start of a new tradition for the St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society. I thought the lead up to this January 25th would be easy. With no Burns […]
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