It’s true what they say: time flies. Or more accurately, it speeds by like a rocket. Anyone else wondering where September went? Or for that matter, where the entire summer went? I sure am. Somehow I thought it would be the bonkers first half of the year that kept me off the grid. After all,Continue reading “To the Moon and Back”
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Smile and Wave
Not only did I celebrate another poem out on July 1 (thanks, Paddler Press!), but I also spent Canada Day going down memory lane. Almost thirty years 😳 after being crowned Miss Osoyoos, I was back in my home town for a royalty reunion and the big parade in honour of the 75th anniversary ofContinue reading “Smile and Wave”
These Magic Moments
Beginning about autumn of last year, I told everyone I knew that the first half of 2025 was going to be stupid. Not all bad stupid, mind you, but beyond busy. And just as predicted, it has been. The last show of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in Vancouver. The release of my first poetry chapbookContinue reading “These Magic Moments”
Woman with Still Life
This is a glimpse at some of my writing study decor, including a new-to-me painting (upper left) that I spotted at a thrift store on a weekend at the end of March. It’s not a print — it’s an actual painting on canvas. Although done in 1999 by a mystery artist, it’s actually a copyContinue reading “Woman with Still Life”
It’s Here!
No, this isn’t the March newsletter. And no, I don’t usually send out anything extra during the month. But I’m making a rare exception because ebook pre-orders opened today for Provenance Unknown until March 17, just before the live release date on March 18. (More fun stuff to come in the actual March update, IContinue reading “It’s Here!”
The Masks We Wear
I’ve written before about the volunteer work I do with the Superheroes of Victoria, and how when I put on one of the costumes, I feel transformed. I am transformed. And I think most of my fellow volunteers feel the same way. But a good friend once told me that the mask doesn’t hide whoContinue reading “The Masks We Wear”
Just Like Starting Over
Some of you might recognize the above photo from my book contract announcement last month. It’s become one of my favourite shots — I’m still thinking of framing it, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. In the next few weeks, though, I’ll be creating a new writing space for myself, so that might beContinue reading “Just Like Starting Over”
Birthday Greetings
Mrs. Nellie French,Kezar Falls,Maine Post marked South Hiram, Maine, December 19, 1924 12-19-1924Wishing you a very happy day and many more to follow. From your friend Alice [B. or D.?] Nellie G. Ridlon French was born on November 28, 1867 in Parsonfield, York County, Maine to Magnus and Emily Emery Ridlon. She was one ofContinue reading “Birthday Greetings”
All Good Betide
How much can a single postcard tell you? Quite a lot, actually. All it takes is some effort, a bit of luck, and most importantly, just enough details to launch a viable search. And always, “hope’s beacon” pointing the way. This particular story begins with a postcard sending good wishes for the New Year, 1912.Continue reading “All Good Betide”
Tragedy’s Heir
I’m the Shell,The Dark’ning Shell!My smoke-clouds shroud Dominions where my red rainnever fell:Far beyond the seven seas,On the mountain and the plain,Hearts are shrunken to the lees,Souls are withered for the slain.I am the Shell!My dread reverberations echo over hill and dell,Where the grey-haired Mother sits,Fearful that the sock she knits,Will never reach the boyContinue reading “Tragedy’s Heir”
Objects of Affection
Well, my fingers didn’t fit in the holes quite like they used to when I was young, but everything else was perfect. The white numbers and letters circling the clear plastic dial like groups of children on a merry-go-round. The chrome hook cradling the heavy handset with its curly cord hanging slightly kinked in aContinue reading “Objects of Affection”
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