Pulling weeds is very cathartic. Much like life, sometimes we must remove things before they grow out of control. I spent much of my afternoon and evening pulling weeds. The rewards of a simple task like yanking a dandelion or some morning glory from the earth is somehow satisfying to the soul. Too bad it is so hard on the body. As I progressed I could see the ground I had covered and the progress I made. Bent over in Read more…
I began my day like every other, mmm coffee. I struggled to focus again, tax time will do that to me. This is the first time I have had to do my own paperwork for taxes in almost thirty years. I have been finding it challenging to stay on task. The day slowly progressed and I failed to finish the preparations for my accountant. I knew inside that it was a mistake. But I still have few days… Our evening Read more…
I have stopped watching our fuzzy faced PM. I have stopped watching the news altogether. It’s all the same, yet in the real world things are starting to return to the way they were before we went into lock down. Traffic is getting heavier all the time. People are walking, beaches are filling up. Some group was going to protest at Stuart Park the other day. Why bother? It seems like a waste of time and energy. No one will Read more…
I woke up to the delicate sounds of rain caressing the roof of our bedroom. It was the first rainy day in quite some time. I could google the exact day but I rebel against that. Rain drummed on the roof of the house as I enjoyed the day inside. By mid-afternoon the skies had begun to clear and the rain ceased to fall. When I stepped out the front door I breathed in the freshness of our world renewed Read more…
It was time to return to Big White today. I needed to fix my wall that was damaged, I needed to finish painting. Rob was finally freed up to help and we drove to my place in the mountains. I wasn’t sure what to expect. We packed all Rob’s tools. We stopped at Rona and grabbed some drywall and supplies. We then proceeded to make the one hour journey from Kelowna to Big White. Rob rode in the truck with Read more…
Two months seem like another era, a different chapter in life. I have started a new chapter. Pandemic or Panic? It has subsided and we have adapted. I am being guided to a new future; one I may not have found. Writing has always been a passion for me. I just never had the time, or so I thought. Two months ago I wrote my first journal entry. I have written one every day since. Recording these moments in history Read more…
When I was a young man Friday meant something. It meant where was the party? It meant where were we camping? It meant something more than just another day that ends in a Y. Now it began with the question of why? Why does my back hurt so much? I know why. It doesn’t make it any easier. I hate to complain so I don’t usually tell anyone how much pain I am in. I suffer in silence like so Read more…
I went into Ktown today and it was clear that people are no longer staying at home. Traffic has returned to near-normal levels. I do miss that part of the lockdown. Going for lunch is something I am grateful for as we return to a new normal. I think that many people have given up on the virus and have dismissed the imminent threat. I tend to agree. Based on the government numbers in the interior health region there have Read more…
Sunshine cracked through the blinds and tickled my eyelids. I woke up again to the same story once more. A new normal, a new day. Captain Rob came over again and we organized our safe work plan for physical distancing. We have a written plan now and are prepared to offer boat rides for up to six people. Our website has traffic and it looks better than it has in a long time. It is nice to see that we Read more…
Today was a road trip day. I attended a morning meeting on Zoom. It worked but is not the same as face to face connection. My meeting wrapped up, I loaded up and drove to Kamloops. The Coquihala connector is an easy drive over the mountains when the weather is good. Except for one torrential downpour, the weather was very cooperative. I love driving, it gives me time to think, to reflect. These days it gives me time to create. Read more…