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Five Things on a March Friday

Five Things on a March Friday

Here’s a potpourri! 1. On the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay last Friday morning, I was blessed to see hundreds of Pacific white-sided dolphins leaping in joyful arcs right alongside the boat, keeping pace…

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Running in Vancouver, Dreaming Paris . . . Bridging the Two . . .

Running in Vancouver, Dreaming Paris . . . Bridging the Two . . .

It’s not looking good for running this week. Ice everywhere, and you know I really don’t need another bad fall. But I remembered that on the run that culminated dramatically in my last fall, I’d…

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Mending . . .

Mending . . .

I took this photo at the turn-around point of my ill-fated run on Saturday, well before I tripped and splatted myself all over the sidewalk. The floral arrangement placed on the stump there has been…

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First Five Things Friday of the New Year. . . .

First Five Things Friday of the New Year. . . .

1. This gorgeous paella was our New Year’s Eve feast. My guy is a whiz at this dish and this time he really loaded up on the seafood. I’d like to say it was a…

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Festive Running in Vancouver

Festive Running in Vancouver

I did a bit too much running last week and so was very grateful to my physio today for some traction and some IMS. . . . and some encouragement with a decision I’ve been…

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