October here is like a painting. Days still warm and sunny, the palette ranges from the rich rippling blues of the Salish Sea to spicy notes of saffron, cinnamon, and hot chili-coloured leaves. The juncos chitter as they gather seeds… Read more
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hollyhocks and memories
I am so glad I still keep a blog / website / or whatever the heck you prefer to call my little space here on the Internet. Do I have a heartwarming story for you today. I wrote a post… Read more
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a story or two
I love when people leave their own little story or anecdote in the comments of my little online space here on the Internet. As Kate Morton wrote in The Clockmaker’s Daughter, “Stories have to be told or else they die.”… Read more
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sunset paddle or how to drown a camera
I’m as excited as a puppy to be going on a sunset (kayak) paddle this evening on the Salish Sea. When my son and granddaughters were visiting last week (what joy!) I had planned on taking them on a sunset… Read more
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nostalgic for … pudding
Candy Palmater said she was craving a bologna sandwich. That tumbled me back decades. It’s something I used to love and haven’t had in years. But my habit of no longer eating processed food would likely be the main culprit… Read more
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observed this summer
I think I live in a magical place. Sure, I’m close to the Salish Sea and live in a lovely home with lovely neighbours, but there’s much more. I’ve shared with you before about some of the heartwarming observations, often… Read more
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gathering momentum from somewhere else
I’ve maintained this particular blog / website since 1999. Unlike some blogs that are dedicated solely to food, decor, knitting, writing, photography, or any other interesting subject, mine is a more personal and less structured offering. Yes, for a while… Read more
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Life is so delicious
So I made another batch of homemade orange ice cream. Yes, with nothing but the real ingredients, nothing at all artificial. Why? Well, we were having new neighbours over for a personally-distanced BBQ. “Pull up a chair. Take a taste…. Read more
