Barrman awoke at his mountain home. He was excited for the day, he felt refreshed and invigorated. The blue sky looked like he could reach out and touch it. He stood and embraced the view. The silence enveloped him as he breathed in the clear air. Peace filled his soul Read more…
It was another Monday in the coronaverse. Has anyone noticed how short everyone’s fuse is lately? Or is it just me? Or my fuse… Many of us are starting to get covid burnout and it doesn’t take much to set people off. I know I have been guilty of it Read more…
It was time to plant the garden. Life is quite a bit different than it was a mere one year ago. The local nursery was crazy busy and things have been going full steam ahead. Feelings of anxiety and stress have taken over last year’s feeling of peace in spite Read more…
I got the jab today. I felt nothing – until later on. Then I started to feel the nanites spread inside my arm. Microscopic creatures were reproducing inside my body. It began with a dull ache, a burning sensation inside my arm. I could tell it was beginning to spread Read more…
“Abdullah go to suite 2905 and put on a harness. I need you to paint the bottom of the balcony.” A crackling voice came through Abdullah’s phone. “What’s that boss? I think you said a harness? Outside on the balcony?” Abdullah looked down at his iPhone and checked the number. Read more…
Mom stood at the door and stared longingly at her daughter. The little girl was no longer a small bundle of joy and excitement. She was now a blooming teenager filled with emotions and turmoil. Where has the time gone? It seemed like only yesterday mom was holding her little Read more…
Barrman stood at the bottom of the towering glass and concrete structure and looked skyward. The bottom of the balcony felt like it was a mile above them. He prepped the stage and looked over at the young Spaniard standing there. The unfinished spot stood out like a blotch of Read more…
Today was Cinco de Mayo, May the fifth 2021. It’s a day like any other day in much of Mexico, in the rest of North America it’s an excuse to drink Tequila and Cervezas. For the last five years, our next-door neighbours have had a party to celebrate the day. Read more…
We walked down our front street breathing in the fresh spring air. It felt like a pause in the race life has become lately. I have been busier at work than I have been in almost two years. My job rigging swing stage has exploded and life is suddenly going Read more…
Sunshine gleamed on the Okanagan Lake as the calm waters beckoned me. It was time to get on the water and take Serendipity to her slip at the Manteo marina. Warm spring air filled the valley and I felt the energy of the day. Captain Rob has been hard at Read more…