This past weekend my teen daughter Tabs entered an apple pie baking competition at the KAG—Kelowna Art Gallery (the Okanagan is famous for fruit orchards, especially apples). Coincidentally, at the same event, I was called out by a local radio … Read More
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world—E. B. White I long to relate to the above quote by E.B. White. I understand his desires yet they do … Read More
Perception: You are not set. You are evolving. The human mind is never set. You are nothing less or more than a work in progress. Perspective is everything. Recent research by Carol Dweck (author of Mindset: The New Psychology of … Read More
Pip wrapped Pablo up in one of her doll blankets while he was resting. He looked so forlorn that we had to take a picture. I can sympathize with him today; this Monday morning smacked me around a bit too … Read More
September has arrived but it still feels like summer holidays in the Okanagan for better (beach) or worse (teacher strike-no school for my kids). These photos were taken this past weekend. My sister, nieces, 2 of my daughters and I … Read More
BC Teachers’ Strike The teachers’ strike in BC is in full swing—since last June! From day one I have supported the teachers in this strike because of how little the BC government puts into public education budgets compared to other … Read More
These might be the holy grail of treats. They are creamy, dreamy melt-in-your-mouth perfection! Creamy Dreamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Slice is so delicious one cannot get enough yet it is high enough in protein and fat and low enough in … Read More
The BC teachers’ strike has gone on too long. Our children are not being educated. There is no turning back. BC parents have lost faith in the current provincial Liberal government and its ability to provide a quality education for … Read More
My youngest daughter and her cousin are registered as official Disney Club Penguin play-testers. That means, they are occasionally summoned to Disney Club Penguin studios to test new video and online games. It’s one of the perks of living in … Read More
Generation Z May I introduce you to Generation Z: “Gen Z are loosely defined as those born after 1995 and who are now 18 and under. It’s a big group: two billion worldwide, and one-quarter of the North American population.” … Read More
Sketchy Lemonade Anyone? All kids eventually want to try and dabble in the art of making money. A lemonade stand with sketchy lemonade eventually materializes on a curb near you and the kids behind the stand are yours. Sometimes, their … Read More
I walk my dogs through the forest behind our house every morning. The earlier the better—I don’t like to meet other dogs. I was surrounded and attacked by a group of four dogs last spring; though, Pablo and Fernando circled … Read More
The Kettle Valley railway The Kettle Valley Railway was once a busy mountain railroad, zigzagging its way through high, treacherous mountain passes, connecting the South Pacific Coast of British Columbia to the Southern Interior and South Eastern Mountain ranges of … Read More
Why Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Fails on So Many Levels The Good: The make-up, special effects are fantastic. Take me to a forest alive with apes any day! The special effects is where the thrill of the … Read More
