Monthly Archives: August 2017

Once again, my multi-day backpack is ready to go. In fact, all day has been about preparing for our trip tomorrow, from boiling eggs to watering the garden and dropping the puppies off at the kennel. But first (and very, … Continue reading →

When I was in my early twenties, I began a serious search for self. Oh the paths I walked down! I encountered many dead ends. Some roads were roundabouts. Others seemed to stretch into infinity through what proved ultimately to … Continue reading →

Today we hiked 22K in one of the most beautiful sub-alpine places I have ever been. There’s a reason Kokanee Glacier Park is so popular. And, believe me, we weren’t alone. It was a sunny, warm Saturday afternoon. Half the … Continue reading →

I have to admit to something here – but please don’t let the word spread. Just between you and me okay? I kind of, sort of (blushing) like this whole domestic, back to basics, apron on, making preserves, carving out … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about what I eat. It all started about three days ago when I saw some videos on Facebook. It came into sharper focus yesterday when a friend began a conversation centering around the ethics of eating meat. … Continue reading →

Words heard over and over (ad nauseam) on our hike today: “wow, stunning, gorgeous, wow, exquisite, awesome, beautiful, wow (tons of wows) and more along those lines – too many to have kept track of. Earlier this season, just when … Continue reading →

Some days are like this: Simon and I pretending to be mountain goats high in the alpine (thanks to Nicky for the photo) and other days are like today: basic, quiet, catching up on domestic chores. And while I live … Continue reading →

Corny reference (eclipse) but very apt. Let me explain: Mount Brennan is one of the most beautiful and spectacular alpine hikes in the Kootenays – and we did it on a day of a mystical, magical solar eclipse – and we … Continue reading →

It’s been an ordinary day – a day of a lot of resting and doing little things – chores, if you will. I also wrote the trip report from yesterday. Writing that report and merely reflecting on the day, caused … Continue reading →

Here’s the thing about the Law of Attraction: it doesn’t understand the word “no.” So – no matter how much I think “Please – no boulder fields,” all the Law hears is “boulder fields.” Today it delivered more than I … Continue reading →