Perhaps it is because I am a writer that all my daughters like to write; or maybe its because our most profound thoughts come to us when we are alone, quiet and still and there is no one near to … Read More
Douglas Coupland is a Vancouver based artist and writer. He’s written 12 novels and many other books; as well, he’s a multimedia artist. His latest exhibition Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything is currently on replay at … Read More
Try the most refreshing beverage of the summer! This sparkling drink is my go-to refreshment any time of the day. I put together the ingredients myself as my daughters always want me to make them a virgin mojito anytime I … Read More
I Found God In the Jungle/There Is No God In the Jungle A recent trip to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica changed me in ways I could not predict. It was the most profound adventure of my life thus … Read More
This summer, when we head to the beach, our Spring Float from SwimWays is packed along with our towels. The Spring Float is a fabric-covered inflatable pool float with a patented inner spring mechanism. In the summertime, we don’t do pools … Read More
Once in a long while you fall instantly in love with another human being. Anthony is our once in awhile crocodile… Anthony of Sierpe *This is the final post about my family’s jungle adventures on the Osa Peninsula of Costa … Read More
When the first playdate of the day is with your dog, the universe becomes your playground…
Hot off the Press! Peter Not-Pizzaface and the Decrepit Caboose is published on Amazon Kindle and Smashwords.com today! Peter Not-Pizzaface and the Decrepit Caboose On New Year’s Eve, during an extreme mountain blizzard, Peter is forced to hitch a ride … Read More
A delivery truck parks in front of my house and rings the bell. The driver hands me a large box with the Voortman label on front. The parcel is filled with delectable cookies of all shapes, sizes and flavours! I … Read More
Mistaya graduated from high school this past weekend. httpv://youtu.be/tzGVtC39o7Q Mistaya finished her exams, attended her semi-formal prom, her formal prom and finally her graduation ceremony. Despite the teachers being on strike, the ceremony went off without a hitch. Vice principals … Read More
Today we’re horse back riding through the jungle—another exciting instalment in my family’s jungle adventures on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Follow all our adventures here: Jungle Adventure! We are a little spoiled when it comes to horseback riding … Read More
I just had the pleasure of shopping for a bathing suit, a bikini. I know, that statement seems like an oxymoron. I was invited to shop at Swimco.com. I’ve looked at other online bathing suit sites in the past but … Read More
Join my family on our Costa Rican adventures. We’ve been living in the jungle and exploring the Oso Peninsula. Today we are visiting Isla del Caño of Corcovado Bahia and Isla Violin –perhaps we’ll find gold and pirate’s treasure! To … Read More
If you’ve been following my posts you already know that I am posting about my family’s trip to the Costa Rican jungle on the Osa Peninsula. You can catch all my posts to date about our trip here: Jungle … Read More
This post and recent past posts follow my family’s adventure vacation in the Costa Rican jungles of the Osa Peninsula. They are some of my most challenging posts to date. Challenging, because I learned much in the jungle; I saw, … Read More