I beat Peter in chess tonight. I love when that happens. A quiet night as we waited for the three oldest kids to watch “Journey to the Centre of the Earth.” Our van is getting body work done and now … Read More
Yesterday morning we went behind the Grand Hotel for paddle boating. Pip made an impressive captain in her sailor outfit and cap. It was a long walk for us to and from the paddle boats in the hot sun so … Read More
Tabitha’s Willy-Wonka wonder shoes. I so wanted a pair to fit me but alas, only kid sizes.Kyran’s already beaten me at chess.Beach this am and was it a scorcher. The kids went on a hike this afternoon and came back … Read More
Home already, two pairs of brand spanking new circa 1970 shoes richer. But man, I paid for those shoes. Sure the price tag said only ten dollars each, but I paid dearly for those shoes in self esteem. The old … Read More
Here I am in the heart of BC, society, culture and the universe–according to my father. Perhaps he is right–having a great time. An unbelievable hike this morning through the rolling hills and sage brush. Saw a bald eagle, a … Read More
This morning it was pandemonium and Imodium. A baby deer was trapped in our back yard, unable to hop the fence and follow its mom into the forest. After about 20 minutes of watching it frantically pace along the back … Read More
Yes, pure idle on the social front. No, I am not antisocial–I love a good chat or better still a wild party… Yet this summer I have zero motivation to call up anyone and host any kind of a get … Read More
Bouchons was fantastique! The Summerhill organic sipes and peach nectar made a delectable kir. Yes, I was in Paris for the night. But the hike afterward was even more fantastique. The air was crisp as the sun was setting. Peter … Read More
Three in the bed…I’m trying to give my girls an old fashioned summer with a lot of freedom and imagination on their part. This means though, that Pip doesn’t get to bed until 10:30 some nights which in turn means … Read More
The girls made corn husk dolls from the fresh corn we cooked the other night. They all have really wild hair–matches their owners. Girls have all been camping out on mattresses in Pippi’s room. Pip has been having night terrors … Read More