Monthly Archives: September 2012

  Great hike yesterday at Paradise Meadows/Cruickshank Canyon. It must have been good – it lasted over eight hours. J and I brought along newbie hiker, Ernie, who wore his steel toed workboots in lieu of hiking boots and actually … Continue reading →

I was up early yesterday – 5 a.m. because we were leaving at 6.30 to hike in Strathcona. As usual, Abby and I walked to the bottom of the long driveway to pick up the papers. Abby noticed it first. … Continue reading →

My oldest brother, Freddy, died today. And I honestly don’t know how I feel about that. I don’t think I’m surprised, although his death was certainly not expected. I don’t feel sad although I think I should. I think, most … Continue reading →

Once again, a post disappeared. Furious! I am spitting mad! All that brilliant (or not) writing completely gone to waste. Why does that happen? Is it me? Is it something I said?   Admittedly, it was only three paragraphs and … Continue reading →

So I was out walking Abby, thinking about the things I “should” be doing. Oh, how quickly we forget the freedom of “vacation” and get back into the old groove. First and chief among my “shoulds” is moving the strawberry … Continue reading →

I swear, if it weren’t for traveling, I’d have absolutely nothing to write about. Which, means that, now that I’m home, I have nothing to write about. But before I begin telling you about nothing, let me point you to … Continue reading →

Right I am home. And now that I have some laundry done and some food in the house and unpacked, I am spending the bulk of my time playing with more that FIVE HUNDRED photos! Whew! So please forgive this … Continue reading →