Pippi at skating lessons in her new skates. She is adorable to watch teetering about. Time for a little rant: Soccer. Tabs missed our family trip to Nelson the weekend before last and stayed back with her Dad for soccer … Read More
Today was go to work with your parents day at Mistaya’s school. She chose hanging out with her dad at UBCO. I can’t imagine why. I thought for sure she’d want to sit down in my office beside me and … Read More
In honour of the season, let all of us whose ancestors were the original Druids, take a moment to honour the first organized religion that truly celebrated the power of women.I found this quote in the BBC News Online. I … Read More
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Paper Mache on a neck made of a swimming ‘noodle’ with a mask, balloon head and paper mache nose and chin. Finishing the eyes and gesso applied to the entire head. Painting the face. I modeled her after The Wicked … Read More
Here is me as my evil creature-building alter ego. Griselda in almost complete. Will post pics next post. Feel triumphant as I found Werewolf costume bits and pieces yesterday at Value Village. Tomorrow night is the school Halloween Fair I … Read More
Pics were taken from the highway on our way home through the Kootneys. The tamarack trees have turned yellow.Home from Nelson. Peter left at 5 am for Vancouver–won’t see him until late tonight.The weekend trip to Nelson was fun. It … Read More
Mother & Son: Chef Theresa and sous chef Kyran preparing an Indian feast in their kitchen. The Indian Feast We have arrived in Nelson. Tabs and Peter stayed home as Tabs has soccer tryouts today.The drive seemed long. I think … Read More
Fernando and I downtown on Saturday, Peter took the pics. My committee meeting finally happened and went well! If all goes as planned I will start my MA study in November. I ran into the couple we hung out with … Read More
Pip and I on the way to preschool.What a day. Mistaya stayed home with a little virus–tummy, headache. I felt off today too. I wrote all morning and then went to pick up Fernando from Miranda’s backyard. The dogs often … Read More
After a great Thanksgiving at my parents, we went hiking at my favourite spot: Lac Du Bois. And as luck would have it, there were several sandhill cranes in the park. Peter and I saw The Social Network last night. … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians.We had to cancel our trip to Nelson, BC at the last minute as my sister Theresa was sick with the flu. And so, my Mom invited us to come to Kamloops and dine … Read More
Thc case My original 1970’s Mod Hair Ken Mod Hair Ken in his rightful beard Life is wonderful! All is well with the universe. I know this in the most bizarre way ever. Before I tell you how I know … Read More
Pip, Artemis and I at the Historical Gellaty Nut Farm in West Kelowna. The farm is over 100 years old. The Gellaty’s emigrated from Scottland, raised 11 children and bought 300 acres right on Okanagan Lake. It is a very … Read More