I know I’m a little crazy. Mostly I have a huge sense of crazy fun and I am honest about it. I cannot express the glee I feel on finally getting to call someone “The Hart Farts.” My last name … Read More
How could I resist? The morning hoar frost on the mountain beckoned me early this morning as the sun began to rise. Once my three darlings had left for school, and before I headed out to start my day, I … Read More
I made the most scrumptious chocolate eclairs as an early Valentine treat for my family. I used light spelt flour and now I am hooked on making French pastries! I love working with choux pastry since I have mastered using … Read More
I found these pictures the other day while looking for baby pictures of Pippi for the previous blog. I love this casual series of my girls and I. I’m looking for a new winter home base. Seriously. My days of … Read More
Penelope Scarlett I do declare The perfect gift. A surprise. You bring unbelievable happiness to me. Bright, beautiful blue eyes, Soft, fluffy dark hair. You “ooo” and “a-goo.” A-goo means I love you. Your voice quiet, gentle. Legs kicking frantically. … Read More
Over did dancing this month. I have a latin dance lesson tonight but guess what? I’m sneaking out of it and going to a movie with Peter instead. The Grey–with Laim Neison. I’m an adventure junkie so I gravitate towards … Read More
Below are my darling boys Pablo and Fernando. A day in their busy life. And the final picture is of Pablo napping on Tabs. Pablo is 3 months old and Fernando 3 years. What can I say, these boys are … Read More
I had a request to show my latest Zumba choreography. I have edited the video to shorten the routine so it is much shorter than the original dance but it gives you the basic moves. It appears to be a … Read More
Pippi before attending a birthday party for a friend last evening. She’s wearing an Indian outfit I purchased for her in Little India, Penang, Malaysia. Trying to exercise moderation. It’s work for me. I used to be an excess/crash and … Read More
I’m almost afraid to post this with the above title. I just know it will attract the odd pervert. But it is one of my all time favorite quotes, “I vibrate to the frequency of love” by Quan Yin. It … Read More
I wanted to try making some cool work-out t-shirts( cool in more way than one). I thought all the cutouts would be refreshing when I teach Zumba. I used an old cheap typical Hawaiian tourist t-shirts I purchased when I … Read More
The summer before last, I spent some time on the Perhentian Islands in the South China Sea. Every morning, Peter and I would walk to an outdoor restaurant on the beach called Mama’s (run by an ancient Malay woman) and … Read More
Me (age 6) holding my new baby sister Miranda (circa early 1970s) Tonight is a special Zumba night. My sister Miranda and her girls are joining my class for the Mom and Me Zumba I teach at the rec centre. … Read More
Me today, in between classes (slim pickings in my photo archive today). My dog boys are some of my best Zumba enthusiasts ;0 I am wearing sweats borrowed from my dear daughter. It is great, now that Mistaya has grown … Read More
Me, in Portland Oregon, trying to warm up with a mug of tea. Man, is Portland a chilly place to be in the winter! Winter has arrived in BC. We have snow and we have cold. I think the low … Read More