Écrit En Plein
Écrit En Plein I wanted to express where and how I get inspiration for my creative work. The answer is simple: nature. Open air writing! I am most happy when I am outside all day long. Even in the winter, … Read More
Emily Carr at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Beyond the Trees: Wallpapers in Dialogue with Emily Carr A trip to Vancouver always includes a tour of the VAG for my family and I. This time we were treated to Cezanne and the Modern—impressionist paintings (a few sculptures) and … Read More
Paddleboard Yoga Makes Yoga Fun!
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Paddleboard Yoga I tried paddleboard yoga last night and liked it. No, I loved it! In general, I find land yoga classes on the dull side but paddleboard yoga changed all that… I do yoga stretching every night (I have … Read More
Once Upon A Time Tour
Once Upon A Time Walking Tour Of Storybrooke, Maine AKA Steveston, British Columbia This spring I took my girls on a tour of Storybrooke, Maine—the fictional town from the Disney TV show Once Upon a Time. Pippi and I are huge … Read More
Mountain Meditation…with Pug
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I am blessed to be able to start my morning meditating on a mountain top, immersed in nature….with Fernando. This has been my routine all spring, ever since it’s been warm and dry enough to sit on the cliffs and … Read More
Mother’s Day Madness on the KVR
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Mother’s Day Madness: Cycling the KVR to Naramata My Mother’s Day was perfection in my eyes as it was filled with wilderness adventure and a touch of madness (lunacy). My sister, Miranda, invited me to bike the KVR (Kettle Valley … Read More
The BMO Vancouver Marathon Experience 2015
Writing My Running Future Several years ago I wrote adcopy about the Vancouver BMO. It included all the juicy details about being listed as one of Forbes top 10 marathon runs in the world (top 10 again in 2014) and the … Read More
Sporting Women and Girls
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Sports For Life Tabitha running the 400m last week. Why Walk When You Can Run? My belief that hard-core exercise is a must for brain, body strength and longevity is continually being backed up by scientific research. Below are three … Read More
What’s Up In My Studio
Inside My Studio This is what my creative work week looks like at a glance: A lot of behind the scenes work is going on at the moment. As many of you are aware, my first YA novel Queen of … Read More
Blueberry Squares
These blueberry oatmeal squares are delicious and nutritious, sweetened only with dates. I am following a super healthy diet to try to return all my systems to maximum health. This way of eating is not a whim, I am following … Read More