Two months ago they closed Big White. Two long and strange months ago it shut down in a matter of forty-five minutes. It came as a shock even though we should have seen it coming. Like a tidal wave the first influx of the coronavirus burned a path through our Read more
Sunday morning again, I think its nine now, but who’s counting? We had a pancake breakfast on a rainy morning. It started out very pleasantly. Then I turned on my computer and the tragic news was everywhere. A Snowbird had crashed! The RCAF CT-114 Tutor took off from the Kamloops Read more
Every fisherman has a good fish story. Of course mine involves the one that got away. Ever since I was seven years old I went to a campground on Kootenay Lake. Nine miles north of Kaslo BC is a special place called Schroeder Creek Resort. Schroeder Creek will always own Read more
It’s the May long weekend. The strangest May long that I remember. Usually I am very busy right now. People are traveling and there are big parties in the bush. This year it’s a bit different. Sleep was elusive again. We woke up before six am. I snuggled in with Read more
My dreams felt so real, I woke up with a start. Not sure if I was still dreaming I slowly opened my eyes. 5:38 my clock said. Fishing my brain said. My little kitty snowbee snuggled up close and I thought I would drift back to sleep. Sleep eluded me Read more
Morning began with the smell of coffee. My wife teased me again and made herself an espresso. One day I may want an espresso. Today was not that day. Another zoom meeting in the morning then I needed to go to work. I elected to jump on the bike again. Read more
It’s been two months since they declared the pandemic. Two months ago we were filled with fear, with anxiety. What is a pandemic? Now we have a better idea. When Italy was losing so many lives and their health-care system was reeling. It made sense to lock everything down. Now Read more
Today I was going to go fishing, my boat hooked up to my truck, fishing license ready. I wish I could take my fishing buddy. The rule right now is no one on the boat that doesn’t live in the same house. My wife is too busy for fishing so Read more
Monday, eight weeks of Mondays since this all began. I appreciate everyone that has followed my story. The comments and encouragement keeps me going, I will continue to share my story as it goes. I have found a new direction for my life and will do whatever it takes. I Read more
A red glow dimly appears behind the mountain. An image, an idea enters our minds eye what lies beyond the horizon? The red glow brightens, yellows and whites emanate from the crest of the mountains. Tenderly caressed the glow of the moon emerges, cradled like a newborn child between the Read more