2, 4, 6, 8–Parenthood I Can Appreciate

Let me clarify ahead of time that I’m not a parent. Well, as per my professional code of conduct, I do act in loco parentis (in place of a parent) during the daytime, but I am well aware that it is a far cry from being a parent 24/7. That’s just my point. As I …

Seize the Moment

A gentle breeze is blowing, Buzzing sounds fill the air, It’s just me and my thoughts, Sitting in my favourite chair. The day is just beginning, What adventures will it hold, Dare to seize the moment, It doesn’t have to be anything bold. The water lightly ripples, A few ducks float on by, Not a …

Twenty-two Months and Counting…

It’s been 22 months. In some ways, it seems like not that long ago and in other ways, it seems like forever. Funny how time and perspective can be so different in relation to the same event. Regardless, I am grateful for where I am at. I think we all probably feel that way to …

Your Typical (and Not-So-Typical) Canadian, Eh?

In many ways, I am your typical Canadian and in other ways, I am a definite anomaly. At the heart of it, I love being a Canadian, it’s just that I wish I was born as a native Hawaiian, but mostly so that I could live there for at least the snowiest, coldest parts of …

There’s Just Something About February

The Christmas season comes and goes and then there’s January. The month which everyone agrees lasts forever. In fact, the trek to thirty-one days has an uncanny ability to make time stand still somewhere in between, even appearing to go backward at certain moments. Just when you think you’re nearing its end, it’s as though …

A Look Back As I Move Ahead

Wow. A LOT has happened in the past 13 months for me. It's been a real life roller coaster ride which I did not buy a ticket for, but somehow became entitled to just the same. And honestly, the ride just keeps on going. I'm hoping to find a way off of the track sometime …

When It’s Too Much…

I know I shouldn't, but I do it anyway.  I have to know what's going on.  What if I miss something really important?  What's happening isn't right, it isn't fair!  I'm in disbelief. "I feel compelled to look," I said.  "I can't help myself." "That sounds like an addiction," he stated matter-of-factly. ---My world stopped!---- Sadly, …

When Something Is So Good…

You know that feeling when something is so good that you just want to bottle it up and keep it or make it last forever. Well, I'm drawing a blank as to how to make that happen right now. At the heart of it, I know that I don't have the ability to do that, …

One Match Wonder

I have this thing about building a campfire. It began as a kid when I was old enough to start chopping wood and light it myself. Back in the day, lighters were a luxury whereas match boxes were a dime a dozen. The goal I learned was to light a fire with just one solitary …

The Spring Silt of 2020

One of many of the National Parks’ closed campground stalls because of COVID19.I've been coming to some of Canada's National Parks since I was a little baby. That's a long time ago now. This year is quite different around here for obvious reasons. It appears that no one or nothing can escape COVID19; even the …