to get to Paris, I have to leave home!

I know that title seems foolishly obvious, but if you’re patient, I’ll try to explain the minor conflict I’ve been experiencing this week. I’m soon going to be sitting on chairs, at tables, as pretty…

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Springtime snow damage

Let me tell you why this Grand Fir is not so grand in my books right now. I managed to get to Vancouver before the snow fell this weekend, and when I phoned to check…

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Paris and cycling

Over at La Belette Rouge, the countdown to Paris has our favourite weasel in a palpable state of excitement, and it’s contagious. After all, my trip begins a month before hers does: we leave on…

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connections in my blog neighbourhood

Paul and I took a walk around the island this morning — the sunshine is with us again today — and I played tourist with my camera for you. Above is one of the older…

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Girlcook and I play Dressup

My daughter, Megan, is here visiting for a week before she heads out to Toronto to live with her boyfriend. She’s been away cooking at a heliskiing lodge over the winter, and we’ve missed her.…

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