In the Garden, End of Summer, Fall’s Taking Over. . .

 My to-do list is a pleasant one today: The oven is currently heating for two loaves of sourdough that have been slow-fermenting in the fridge since Tuesday.  Once those are baked, the condo smelling delicious,…

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La Rentrée Gets Real — Fall’s Rhythms Are Happening, People!

We’re just back from a two-day getaway at Harrison Hot Springs Resort, a two-hour drive from Vancouver, but an entirely different world.  Paul (also known here as Pater) booked the stay as a belated–or perhaps,…

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La Rentrée . . . All That and White Tennis Sneakers . . .

Hello! Welcome back! I’ve missed you, and I’m happy we’re heading into Fall together, but I’ve got a confession. Much as I hoped I’d write a few posts over my month-long break, I found I…

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What’s Happening in the Spring Garden on the Terrace? So Much!

Spring on the Terrace! We leave for Europe two weeks from now, and as much as I’m looking forward to the trip, I’m already regretting the blooms we’ll miss, a bit envious of those visitors…

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Wednesday Walk — Murals and Mushrooms and A Traveler’s Eye. . .

 We’ve had a glorious September and October here in Vancouver, but it does seem that our run of wonderful weather has come to an end, and the watersheds will soon be replenished. . .  Fog…

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