Monthly Archives: December 2013

  It’s just as well that today’s work schedule consisted of one quick interview with the mayor of Duncan, a write-up on that, a couple of phone calls and NOTHING ELSE! Whew! I am so not ready to get back … Continue reading →

  We were up on the Ridges for almost 6 hours today – partly because we explored some new trails and took some alternate routes. Because the Westwood Ridges are our back yard – and really our default hike in the … Continue reading →

  One of the reasons I feel so blessed – every singe day – is that the little things give me such joy. Take today, for instance: coming across these three trees on our walk – randomly chosen and decorated … Continue reading →

  You would think that on the occasion of Abby’s 6th birthday that I would have taken a photo of her – but no – I did not. Instead – a handful of other photos from my Cable Bay walk … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s because the New Year is creeping up fast or maybe it’s because I just listened to a song lamenting the destruction of Canada’s Northland – but for whatever reason, the environment is never far from my mind. And nor … Continue reading →

  So there I was hiking on Maple Mountain, peacefully alone – the only car parked at the trailhead. Convinced that I wouldn’t run into a single other person all day – not on this meandering trail in the middle of nowhere – … Continue reading →

  This is my Christmas Even landscape – beautiful, especially considering what my brother is putting up with. He lives near Kingston and got his power restored this morning – after being without it since Saturday afternoon. Ouch. His friends … Continue reading →