“Live in moments that consume your heart and mind, but be distracted by the music from the leaves, birds, wind, rain, sun and people.” — said Val Uchendu. Two recently completed knit projects. Antler (pattern) by Ankestrick done in a heavy… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
swaddle yourself in October’s corduroy
“October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” — a Rainbow… Read more
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Meanwhile, autumn
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery “… the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself… Read more
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passing time
Vladimir: That passed the time. Estragon: It would have passed in any case. Vladimir: Yes, but not so rapidly. — Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot pray on display unruly on guard, made locally waiting happy and tap play for the… Read more
A Story, General
Shopping on a main street like mine
“What makes the farmer’s market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.” — Bryant Terry Qualicum Beach Farmer’s market. Arriving early. I hear people who say they don’t buy local because it costs more. That’s… Read more
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an ordinary life in a beautiful world
“A home that nourishes life embraces the little moments and appreciates the rhythmic seasons of life.”— Tsh Oxenreider Anne Lamott said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Warmest of appreciation to all… Read more
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in the neighbourhood
As Mr. Rogers always said, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood.” On Saturday, although an overcast day, I couldn’t resist taking some photos showing my neighbourhood as I drove to the Farmer’s Market. Our Farmer’s Market is open year… Read more