Oh, Vancouver . . .

Last night’s events were saddening, horrifying, and, above all, embarrassing. One of my daughters phoned just as I heard the news that rioting had begun after Boston’s win. She lives close to the stadium, was…

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More Garden

 Pictures only today — I’m getting ready for pre-wedding houseguests arriving tomorrow. Some rushing around is happening. But there are roses. . . . startling pink Hansa (a rugosa, rather close in colour to my…

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A Running Commentary . . .

I tried a pair of the Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas on last week while I was picking up a new pair of running shoes (I’m currently running in Mizuno).  My plan is to add one…

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And they’re off — to the races, with style!

 What a wonderful day my bride-to-be daughter’s friends arranged for her yesterday, and I was so pleased to be included. We were asked to meet at the beautifully-sited Teahouse at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park,…

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Lessons from Herons . . .

I have so much to learn from this Great Blue Heron (I do think it’s worth clicking to enlarge — your heartrate will slow immediately, I promise). Patiently, watchfully, quietly, he waits and waits, completely…

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