The agony of defeat. A roller coaster of emotions consumed my heart and my soul. Anyone who is a sports fan understands the whirlwind of emotions that can erupt inside. My favourite hockey team, The Calgary Flames, lost to my arch-enemy, Edmonton Oilers, in the first “Battle of Alberta” playoff Read more…
Brettster and his better half Dawn left their Shuswap getaway and drove the winding road to meet with their friends Barrman and Kaydee. Dark storm clouds hung ominously above and the pair of Calgarians looked to the sky hoping the clouds would part and the sun would brighten up their Read more…
Barrman sat at the table surrounded by love and friendship. There was an exciting vibe in the lounge where ten people sat eating wings and sharing stories. It was a connection he’d rarely felt in over two years. He didn’t want the feeling to end. And then his phone rang. Read more…
A part of my world returned to normal – whatever that is. I reconnected with a group that I have not seen in quite some time. The Greater Westside Board of Trade had a Business After Hours and we all mingled and mixed. We share smiles, business cards, and connections Read more…
Wind lashed the side of ‘Triple Or Nuthin’. A light rain beat on the side covers of the twenty-four-foot pontoon boat as I pulled hard to the port side and tried to make it to the dock. In the back of my mind, I thought maybe I should call for Read more…
Dark clouds hung ominously in the sky over the Okanagan Lake. Wind and rain danced all around, I really hoped that we would not get wet when we embarked on our evening cruise. At two o’clock the sky was still unsettled but it looked like the rains may hold off. Read more…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful women out there who are or have been moms. It is one of the few random days that have been created that I support with all my heart. Even though on this day my heart is heavy. This past week I lost my Read more…
Louise lay in her bed, too weak to move. When would this life be over so she could have an end to the pain? End to all the pain. She was at peace with herself. She hoped her kids would be at peace with her as well. She loved them Read more…
“Zing!” The rod bounced and the fishing line began to spin out. I jumped from my seat and reached for the rod. Fifty yards behind the boat I saw the fish leap from the glassy water. Fish on! My heart began to race and I calmed myself while I held Read more…
Paradise has been invaded by greed. Our beautiful Okanagan Valley has become a place for the wealthy and well-to-do. And it makes me sad. The latest casualty is our friend’s beach lot. For over fifteen years they have been able to spend their summers at their RV on the water Read more…