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Wish Upon A Star

It’s funny (or not?) how quickly life can swing between dark and light, depression and elation, stress and relaxation, failure and success. Many of us ride this rollercoaster — November/December has certainly been a ride for me. But the holidays are difficult for many people, and feelings of loneliness, or confusion, or being unloved, aren’tContinue reading “Wish Upon A Star”

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”

Cheers

Not a bad way to start the month. My October 1st day trip to Vancouver felt like a fever dream by that evening. (Which may have had something to do with getting up at 3:30 in the morning!) Although I made the trek from Victoria across the strait for an appointment, there was time forContinue reading “Cheers”

Time Travels On

Summer’s over, but I’m having trouble letting it go. I’m still wearing dresses, and a fun pair of Keds (the right foot shoe features a bright pink flamingo) as long as the weather allows. This year, summer also meant the start of my new phase of solo adventures — finding my way out of aContinue reading “Time Travels On”

The Art of Doing Nothing

Not working on books for a while is scarily, seductively addictive. Wait, did I say that in the last post? If I did, I blame it on my sun-muddled brain. As I write this, I’m on a trip/vacation home to Osoyoos, in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley — our own Napa of the North. And thankfully,Continue reading “The Art of Doing Nothing”

Follow the Music

Turns out, when you’re between books, the writing break is scarily addictive. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need. To get out into the fresh air and sunshine and, you know, live. Because how else are you going to recharge those writing batteries? Besides, I’ve decided I need to get out more. Or to just getContinue reading “Follow the Music”

Swirling

Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? And by plan, I mean a series of beautiful, random events you may or may not have ever imagined. Or if you did, considered highly unlikely. Events like a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of aurora borealis in your little corner of the world, a place you’d never expectContinue reading “Swirling”

Aww, Nuts!

May began with a quick weekend getaway to one of my favourite places: Parksville, on Vancouver Island. It’s paradise. Honestly. I would be happy to spend the rest of my days there, strolling the cute downtown core and taking long, long walks on the sandy beach. Peace and quiet were definitely the name of theContinue reading “Aww, Nuts!”

It’s a Spring Thing

I bought the S.S. Getaway (my kayak) late in the season last year and was only able to take it out twice before the weather turned, so I’ve been itching to get out on the water again. The weather app on my phone was getting a daily workout as I checked the forecast way moreContinue reading “It’s a Spring Thing”

Through the Trees

This month started and ended with trees. When I was growing up, I swore I would never do any kind of job involving trees. Why? Because both my parents had tree-related careers, so the talk around the dinner table, or on family road trips, often landed on the subject. “Look at those over there. PineContinue reading “Through the Trees”

Looking for Love

During this month of love, I’ve really just been trying to stay afloat. I can say writing is my life, but then life happens and other things take priority. Family, health challenges, new phases. Shifts and reorganization — both in mental and physical spaces. I knew February would be intense, but I had no ideaContinue reading “Looking for Love”