Okanagan Lake Dip Challenge Week III October 26, 2014, Paul’s Tomb, Lake Okanagan, BC My daughter (Tabitha), niece (Anemone), sister (Miranda) and I began our 12 week challenge on Thanksgiving Day 2014. Our challenge is to take a dip in … Read More
We’ve officially kicked off week II of the Okanagan Lake Dip Challenge! My daughter (Tabitha), sister (Miranda) and I began our 12 week challenge on Thanksgiving Day 2014. Our challenge is to take a dip in the lake, once a week, … Read More
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, my sister, daughter and niece (not filmed) spent a few of our afternoons in Okanagan Lake. The thing I love about Canadians is that we are tough mothers. Cold water never frightens a Canadian. … Read More
September has arrived but it still feels like summer holidays in the Okanagan for better (beach) or worse (teacher strike-no school for my kids). These photos were taken this past weekend. My sister, nieces, 2 of my daughters and I … Read More
The Kettle Valley railway The Kettle Valley Railway was once a busy mountain railroad, zigzagging its way through high, treacherous mountain passes, connecting the South Pacific Coast of British Columbia to the Southern Interior and South Eastern Mountain ranges of … Read More
I thought I’d share a little on my latest philosophy on life. Basically, how to live it all. We all have many life intentions, dreams and plans. We might fully acknowledge our blessings in the here and now (many of … Read More
I experienced a small honeymoon from weekend sports. Somewhere between the end of ski season and the start of soccer season I actually got things done around our home. I (with the entire family’s help) painted the doors and trim … Read More
Me, Artemis, Pip and Peter–yesterday at SilverStar Mountain, BC We went spring skiing this weekend. The mountains have a lot of snow but it’s slushy. I accidentally chose an ungroomed run for our first run–it was like skiing through a foot … Read More
Living in Canada leaves one with no option but to embrace winter. I live in one of the most mild regions of Canada; yet, we too have our fair share of winter. After a few weeks of the white stuff, … Read More
The Catcher Lives On It is one of those weeks when I have deadlines looming and I am under editing stress. At times like this my blog tends to get ignored a little. Suddenly, the week is upon me and … Read More