Category Archives: Life

My Inner Geek

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

I admit it  – I am a Trekkie.  I have been since I was 12 years old and raced home to watch the original in re-runs after school. I grew up believing in and influenced by the idea’s and beliefs … Continue reading →

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The Birds and the Bee’s and the Flowers and the Tree’s

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This weekend was all about the quiet and the high notes that make up our lives. Herons on the beach; Eagles on high; Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds and the Spotted Towhees in the trees serenade us as we walk by.  Hummingbirds and bees … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling – Trilliums and Foliage – Beach Estates Park

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The ravine that is Beach Estates Park was alive with birdsong as we walked down the trail towards the water.  The stream was gurgling and burbling as it moved beside us, tumbling towards the falls and the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Begins

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

  I taught yesterday so my weekend begins today.  The class was the second one for the Saracen Shawl and it was full.  It was a great class and everyone left feeling like they knew what they were doing. It … Continue reading →

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Victoria Travelogue – Part Two

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Nine days in Victoria can give you a complex about the rest of the World.  It is so beautiful – even on grey stormy days. Nine days in an Arena can also give you a complex – nine hours of … Continue reading →

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Victoria Travelogue – Part One

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

The last week and a half have been consumed by the Curling Gods – namely in the form of the Men’s Worlds held in Victoria BC. Nine hours of draws a day in a breezy arena – I swear that … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Of the Garden A friend – who knows about gardens – was over for dinner yesterday.  She and I toured the back yard and surveyed Sophie’s potholes and my attempts at planting from last year. It was mostly good news! … Continue reading →

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Beach Dreams

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Living on an Island we are surrounded by beaches.  Living on the East Coast of Vancouver Island many of our beaches are rocky rather than sandy.  There are parks with beaches, alleys with beaches and then there are Beach Access points.  Each … Continue reading →

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Spring Flowers

Posted on February 17, 2013 by
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Lost Lake and Neck Point

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

I realised as I started to write this post that I had forgotten to add the slide show to the earlier post!  So I’ll combine both sets of pictures in this posting. Mild and Misty this morning, not really raining, … Continue reading →

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