As many of you know, once you put your images online, you risk having them stolen by people who seem to think they are free. Some of these people help themselves to our photos for their blogs or websites and… Read more
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Valentine’s Day
Did you know Valentine’s Day dates back to pagan Roman ‘parties’ that involved activities you may find offensive. It’s surprising this Hallmark day had such crude roots. I much prefer to associate it with gentle and kind love. According… Read more
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Inside-Out Envelopes: “green” tip
Many of you know that I write a weekly environment column for a lifestyle newspaper here in Alberta. Each week I write about simple everyday things we can do to reduce our environmental footprint. About a year ago I mentioned… Read more
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Dancing into the Golden Years …
From yesterday’s snow fairies to love, pure and simple. Is that not the picture of love and joy? That man was smiling constantly as if he were already in heaven. I felt such joy and warmth just watching him. Tell… Read more
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Snow Fairies
Do you wonder if fairies live in there?
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open arms on a rainy day
tree at Sooke Harbour House by Diane Schuller