Garden Challenges, Garden Joys, Garden Hopes

I haven’t done a garden post in ages, but although the plants have been buffeted by as many rough winds (literal ones, in their case, as well as the figurative) as have we, they continue to provide joy and offer hope. . . . May you find respite here as well . . .

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Road Trip, Through the Rear View Mirror . . .

A slightly tardy report on our recent local road trip. Three days in Whistler Village (home of the 2010 Winter Olympics) — including a visit to the spectacular Audain Art Museum with a quick survey of some favourite sculptures. Click through to read more, please.

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Picking Up the Pace?

The last few months have buffeted us in so many ways. Many of us are finally making tentative steps back to lives closer to what we lived pre-Covid. And as I’ve been doing that, I’ve noticed some tendencies. As well, of course, I’ve been chastened, sobered, by world events. And trying to balance between reaching out, re-connecting. . . and holding space for some quiet. Perhaps you’re going through something similar? Click through to read more.

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February Reading

February, of course, is a short month, but with a fair bit of gloomy weather I found ample time for reading, comfortably ensconced on the couch with a cup of tea. And if you’re looking for something to bring to your own couch with your own cup of tea (or other favourite reading beverage), read on to find a title or two I’m happy to recommend.

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Trending Yellow . . . Working at Hope . . . Little Bit Tired

Back from a road-trip getaway, realizing all over again that Play can be as tiring as Work. So today’s is a short post, brought to you by the colour Yellow. An OOTD (outfit of the day) and a new-to-me ornamental tree and some words, some thoughts. about the need for rest after recreation. Click through to read more. . .

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