Bowie philia seems to be my genes. I have had an artist crush on the guy since I was a young teen and so do all of my daughters. I admit, his Let’s Dance album is one of my favourites. … Read More
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
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
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