Hippy Chics at My Birthday Picnic
We had a picnic in the park behind my house for my Birthday Supper and were serenaded by many coyotes. We ate Indian food and a double chocolate and raspberry-mousse-cheesecake made for me by Miranda.
Big Fat House gets a Girdle
A quick peek at my newly configured 1950s family room. It still needs the wall pictures but I rearranged all of the furniture to make it less cluttered. I am in love with the copper colours of the decade. And … Read More
My Big Fat House
After a little mind searching I have decided much more meditation and Buddhist practice is in order. My house is getting fat–random purchases based on anxiety and holding on to old possessions that no longer inspire me. I am going … Read More
Swimming Lessons
Tabs and Nemi yesterday on their last lesson. They both passed 🙂 Pip and Artemis yesterday on their last leson. They both will be returning Seaturtles 😉 Mistaya is away this weekend with Auntie T and family in Vancouver. My … Read More
Okanagan Beach Bash
At the beach with the M & J’s clan. We had head standing competitions(Miranda is the champ) and log standing (I won). I am sure John will appreciate how well I captured his winning technique 😉 And take a look … Read More
Malaysian Buddhist Icons
Things I learned in Asia: -religious icons are fascinating, creepy and terrifying all at once. In fact, if there is a hell, I bet the roads are lined with them. -Chinese buddhism is the disneyland of Buddhism–all bling. -the … Read More
Malaysian Jungle Plants
I thought the Elizabethan collar fungi was especially exquisite–Tamana Negara Jungle. Suffering profoundly from jet-lag. How will I ever get up for the gym again? Not to mention I have my entire Master’s degree hanging in the balance. I must … Read More
Creatures of Malaysia
Spider and stick bug from Taman Negara night jungle trek. Spider and grasshopper from night trek. Tree snake and millipede from night trek. Leaf bug we rescued from a cat and honey bees in the jungle–they don’t sting. Taman Negara … Read More



