The noise was a little creepy. And it was always there in the background. I asked if the squirrels made the sounds all night long. “No, they must sleep at night because we don’t hear them… well maybe a little bit, but that’s OK. The babies are getting bigger and they’ll be gone soon.” A […]
I haven’t been home much in the past few weeks and I miss it. I live in Kerrisdale. It is a lovely place to be. When I’m out in the world I tell people I live in Vancouver, but around here I always say I’m from Kerrisdale. I’m proud of this place. We have none […]
Is the opposite of kindness an unkindness? I had not thought about the word until Craig Ferguson mentioned it on his show… it’s haunted me ever since. Last evening, I stood with a friend up near Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver and the nightly parade of crows started to fly over us. We just watched. […]
Years ago I made friends with suicide. I realized that on this life’s journey he would be a constant companion so I would need to adjust my thinking. We would need to become allies. And we have. Some days it is a give and take… so far we have remained equal partners. I don’t fight […]
I love flourishing. Maybe this is the best proof my family is from Scotland. At any bagpipe band performance my eyes are transfixed on the tenor drummers and the wild gestures they do with the mallets… the flourishing. They spin them around and wave their arms in a choreographed dance. A large group of us […]
I needed new shoes. The invitation to take part in the opening ceremonies at the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games was not to be taken lightly. At least not by me. And how could I refuse after receiving the lovely request from the Games President, Kate Freeburg. I am invited to be an honoured guest. […]
This week, a dear friend shared the story about how two separate conversations have shaped who she has become. Maybe even defined her as the woman she is today. I know her well and give thanks to the people who spoke those words to her. They helped create an inspiring human being. The catalyst in […]
Yes. I know it’s Wednesday. Believe me, I know. And instead of writing a blog for this week I spent my time writing a story about Vancouver. I found out about a brilliant writing contest, Pointgreynow put on by Ken Wyder. The idea caught my attention and in turn caught all my available time. You […]
It’s on these big, important days when I miss the kids the most. When asked why it happens, I just shrug. But in the weeks leading up to this birthday every image seems to trigger a memory of what used to be. For twelve years we gathered for a group shot on my birthday. There […]
My first blog was posted on May 11, 2013 and it was all about intention. A great many things have happened since then. Many of those gems I’ve written about; many I’ve kept close to my chest. Many aren’t worth writing about; many will take years to reach a place where I can dismantle the […]
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