Monthly Archives: June 2014

Really – there is something so very satisfying about a long and busy day and getting everything done, checked off the list and put away. In other words, I’m feeling pretty darn chuffed. And it’s doubly good when it all … Continue reading →

Actually, I had a really good rant in mind today – I thought about it during my walk. And then I had a different thought. It’s all well and good to sound off about what is wrong. It might, however, … Continue reading →

Let’s do a quick definition first: Plutocracy:   a society or a system ruled and dominated by the small minority of the wealthiest citizens. It occurred to me today that we have (at least in BC and, I feel quite sure, … Continue reading →

I did it! I took advantage of a (mostly) rainy day to follow through on my urge to purge: My car trunk and front seat are loaded and ready to go the to Recycling Exchange: all the clothes I haven’t … Continue reading →

On a morning such as the one I was greeted with today, I take scant comfort in the phrase, “At least it’s good for the garden.” Well, in truth the garden did need the rain – but we wanted to … Continue reading →

Sometimes it doesn’t look like it, but lately I am becoming convinced that we, the people are winning. The Supreme Court of Canada today unanimously declared that the government has been acting unconstitutionally by demanding telecoms hand over our data … Continue reading →

Thigh gap? Really? This is a thing we even talk about? Not only are we talking about it now; what’s worth is that it’s been a subject of discussion for months now. Hello folks – could we talk about something … Continue reading →

I am so achievement oriented. A curse and a blessing – both. Certainly it is one of my strengths – but it also means I’ve got to get that need met or I’m not as happy as I could be. I … Continue reading →

I don’t want to brag (oh, who am I kidding?) Of course I want to brag!), but just look at that bowl of berries! And they taste even better than they look. This is why I never (really – never) … Continue reading →

I’m treading a thin line between living in the now and completely in the future. Yes, I am trying to stay present, but I may be losing that battle. I am so excited: it’s next month that I fly back … Continue reading →