Praying Mantis Egg Sack We’re having babies. Praying mantis babies. They are waiting to hatch (within the month) in a terrarium on our front balcony. I like praying mantis insects. I encountered them often in Asia. They seem intelligent. We … Read More
My Mountain Running Buddies this Morning: Pablo and Fernando My entire adult life I have always had a plan B. Plan B has often required much daily maintenance and often intruded into plan A. F plan B! I say.For the first … Read More
Tabby Cat Meets Adamo Ruggiero, Host of The Next Star on YTV Vancouver Harbour Centre Early in the Morning, Where The Next Star Auditions Took Place. Mom with Tabs. A cruise ship just docked . Many of the passengers came … Read More
At 1:30 a.m. I hear the patter of little feet down the hall. So does Pablo, he starts to bark. My bedroom door opens and Pippi enters. She crawls up on my bed. “I’m scared of Harry Potter, the Dementors … Read More
Spring Celebrating the Season of Hope High up in the meadow, Amongst the balsam root, Her soul finds spring: Consciousness awakened, Curiosity in beginnings, Anticipation of joy, Delight in youth, The birth of beauty. Dance in her morning light. Nurture … Read More
“I know what Pablo is thinking when he looks at me. He’s thinking, I’m going to marry that girl when I grow up,” said Pip.
Me with baby Pip Here it is. All moms work and mother. Some moms get paid for their work. However, the mothering work is invisible and unpaid. The age old debate about working vs. stay at home mom is old. … Read More
Off to the Argentine Tango Ballet Above pic is my girls and I just before we headed out to dine at the Bike Shop Cafe and then on the Ballet Kelowna’s night of Grand Passion. Both were great. The restaurant was … Read More
Pippi and the Jewels–first Soccer game ever. Pippi scored the team’s first goal and her first goal! She was so thrilled with the whole soccer experience 🙂 Pippi loves soccer–always has a smile on her face as she intently focuses … Read More
The Lion Mom philosophy on parenting is one of many child rearing philosophies. There are many “right” ways to parent and even more “wrong” ways. Parents need to be open to both new and old ideas, constantly shifting their philosophy … Read More