I am still on the grid. In my life plans can change, often. I am sitting at a desk in my room at the beautiful Hume hotel in downtown Nelson. It works better for me to end up in Nelson tonight, tomorrow I will land at my brothers. I worked Read more
Three months ago they closed Big White Ski Resort. Three months of lockdown, time has flown slowly by and the world has changed. Our lives and the way we live them may never be the same again. March 16, 2020 will be a day that will live on in many Read more
We saw a double rainbow this evening. It was an amazing sight indeed. It filled the sky, it filled our eyes, and it filled our souls. The colours were bright and the rays of the sun lit up the evening to illuminate with reds, blues, and yellows above the valley Read more
I was woken up by a strange alarm sound this morning. I didn’t recognize the odd noise, I just knew it had to be an alarm. My daughter’s phone was making strange sounds. I resisted the urge to throw it out the window and merely turned off the alarm… the Read more
We began our day packing up and readying ourselves to vacate our peaceful haven by the river and the sea. It was time to make our way south to Victoria and Sidney. Tomorrow we will return to the mainland and our lives at home. In the meantime, we have another Read more
I awoke to the gentle drumming of raindrops on a tin roof. A sound that has a double edge effect. While pleasant sounding, it’s usually not very pleasant outside. I opened the patio door and was greeted by the fresh aroma of morning rain. The smell was invigorating and cleansing Read more
Starting slowly, with proper ignition Licking upward with red and yellow fingers Warmer, faster it begins to consume flames erupt in the right situation She begins her dance of heat and consumption More fuel needs to be added In order to continue with the reactions She grows, seeking continual Read more
I am sitting by another burning glory of a fire. Another day to reflect on, I again share my story. I hope that everyone who shares my story continues to enjoy. I am finding my muse and myself in these daily moments of reflection. I encourage everyone to do the Read more
Road trip! Today was an escape day, a day to go on the road. After much internal debate and some external discussion, we all went to Vancouver Island today. A family trip instead of a motorcycle ride on my own. I wanted to spend some quality time with my kid, Read more
I went to work this morning. As I crossed the bridge rain started to fall. Rain was not something I could work in. my gaze turned to the lake. The lake glistened like a mirror; the flat water was disturbed only with the passage of a lonely boat fishing beside Read more