As Fall is now in full swing with all the vibrant colours of autumn my thoughts turn to cozy fires, scrumptious muffins, delectable cookies and succulent squares. Believe it or not, my thoughts also turn to Christmas baking. Why? When I was a child I remember seeing a magazine article about the twelve weeks and…
Off-Grid and What Does That Actually Mean?
In today’s society everyone is plugged in and “on” all of the time. For many of us checking our phone for messages, tweets, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest is a multiple-times-a-day thing to do. I admit, I do my fair share of those things as well. That is why part of my vacation this…
Building Trust and Not My Story To Tell
One of the most important things to me in any relationship is trust. Trust that I am in a safe place to share my hopes, dreams and secrets. Too many times I hear people repeating conversations and stories about other people. Is that really gossip? No one likes to be called a gossip. But what…
Stuffed Mushrooms And Being Creative
As I was going through my fridge today making a salad for dinner I found some ingredients which needed to be used up. Mushrooms. I decided I wanted to do stuffed mushrooms but as my husband and myself tend to eat too many carbs in a day, I thought I would give them a…
Greatness and Eeyore
I don’t know who the quote is from but I found it compelling. “Instead of expecting love from someone else, try loving Yourself Authentically, Unconditionally and most importantly, Profoundly. The way you love or treat yourself dictates or defines how others are to treat you. If they refuse to do so, please do not degrade…
Potato Chips And A Mandoline
One of the things I have always thought would be amazing to do would be to take a knife skills class or course. The one where they teach you how to chop and slice like a chef without cutting yourself. The other reason I would really love that class would be that prep time…
Road Trip Within BC And Amazing Poutine
As Spring arrives my thoughts turn to road trips and travel. With Covid still affecting touring, today I am going to reflect on a particular road trip heading into the interior of British Columbia. Our journey took us to a great gem in the Cariboo Region of 70 Mile House and to a wonderful restaurant…
Spring And A New Challenge
It is starting to look like Spring here on the West Coast of Canada and I love it! Seeing the green peek out on tree branches and the tulips, crocus and snowdrops start pushing themselves up out of the ground makes me smile. Those little signs means it is almost time for me to dust off…
Valentine’s Day And A Choice
Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you get/receive presents, flowers, cards, sweet treats or go out for dinner? Or do you think Valentine’s Day is over-rated? Maybe you don’t have or want a special someone currently. I think the idea of Valentine’s Day is great. However, I do not like how society, as a whole,…
A Galvanized Tub And A True Hero
Picture if you will a blond haired toddler with big blue eyes and an impish crooked smile. A little boy who loves life and loves his family. One who plays in the cool water of a galvanized tub in the backyard during the heat of summer. Turn the clock forward to his teen years where…