What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Thank you for joining us for our official kickoff of What's On Your Plate. If you missed the original invite posts, you can find them here and here. In quick summary, fellow blogger Deb and I will be hosting a virtual monthly dinner party (Tagline: No Suit Jacket required)! The goal is to spread meal… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Mediterranean Smashed Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki Aioli
∞ What will it look like when you emerge from the current pandemic? ∞ How will you rise from the challenges faced? ∞ When restrictions are lifted, what is one of the first things you will do? I asked these questions to nearby friends. I encouraged them to have fun with their answers...and to be… Continue reading Emerge…From Lockdown
It's not that easy bein' green. Shelley Creek Park, Parksville, BC. December 2020. Having to spend each day the colour of the leaves. Laburnum Road Trail, Qualicum Beach, BC, March 2021. When I think it could be nicer being red. Milner Gardens, Vancouver Island, BC. October 2020. Or yellow or gold. Walking with Freddy (who… Continue reading It’s Not Easy Being Green
One of the things that has helped keep me sane (or at least slightly more sane) during our various stages of lockdown has been connecting with friends and family virtually. Two of these digital meetups take place weekly with fellow bloggers. In both cases, we take turns kicking off a guiding question for the week,… Continue reading Six Favourite Photographs: #SundayStills Black & White Edition
What: A Virtual Dinner Party.Where: Deb's Blog, The Widow Badass.How: Share a breakfast, lunch, appetizer, dessert or dinner idea.Why: Spread inspiration and shake up our meal routines.When: The first Wednesday of every month (beginning April 7).Who: Cohosted by Deb and Donna. We hope that you'll join along. To start the ball rolling, I shared my… Continue reading What’s on Your Plate? Your Ideas are Kindly Requested!
When I was eleven years old, in sixth grade, friends and I entered a school talent show. We did an early version of the line dance and moved (somewhat in sync) to 'Rhythm of the Rain' by the Cascades. What do I remember about this experience? I remember that leading up to our performance, my… Continue reading Rhythm of the Rain
. Thank you to Vero and this months' 'Bloggers with a View' participants for helping to spread some extra goodness. Goodness truly is all around us. Be sure to click on the My French Chronicles link to watch the quick video. Enjoy!
A celebration is about to begin.Beidaihe, Qinhaungdao, Hebei, China.October 2004. Liberation is found in being our true selves.Cody in Beijing, China.October 2005. If you want a new friend, make one.Community Park, Parksville, BC.February 2021. Play is good for the soul.Winnipeg, Manitoba.January 2019. Stand apart from the crowd. Boardwalk, Parksville, BC.Feburary, 2021. Enjoy nature in its… Continue reading White Reminds Us….
. Come join us on a trip around the world with stops at markets in France, Oman, Australia, Singapore and Canada. Thank you to all who participated in this month's 'Bloggers with a View'. A special shoutout to Sandy for putting it all together. Update: Please use this link for the full… Continue reading Bloggers with a View: MARKET DAY
"Johnny is a joker. He's a bird. Brown Pelican. Riveria de Maya, Mexico. January 2020. A very funny joker. He's a bird. Muscovy Duck. Villa Borghese Gardens Rome. Lazio, Italy. June 2019. But when he jokes my honey. He's a dog. Creighton and Pelican. Oceanside, California. December 2012. His jokin' ain't so funny. He's a… Continue reading Johnny is a Bird-Dog
Retirement Reflections 