This morning Pip and I arrived on UBC campus for my Grad student conference. I had forgotten about child care today and decided to take her along as it is a fairly casual conference. We parked the car and Pip … Read More
Home again.Looking rough and feeling hungry. So much to capture in a few words. The eleven days felt like eleven months.It was grueling.It was amazing.A line from Amazing Grace comes to mind, was blind but now I see. Meditating twelve … Read More
Thc case My original 1970’s Mod Hair Ken Mod Hair Ken in his rightful beard Life is wonderful! All is well with the universe. I know this in the most bizarre way ever. Before I tell you how I know … Read More
Here is my finished rumpus room–that is the name we called the basement room at my grandparent’s house. Mistaya and I decided we love the name “rumpus room” and will call this room that forever more. My maternal grandparent’s rumpus … Read More
Early this morning I went for a run with Fernando. For some reason I was drawn to try a new trail–one I never take in the mornings. I believe this is the reason why: the most beautiful orange and yellow … Read More
Happiness is nonnegotiableBe happy everyday of this lifeDo not sacrifice happiness for other goalsLet go of false timeLet go of Uber-Achiever statusListenSleeps are blissWakings a comfortable challengeDays of peace, joy and love;Work, play and restRecognize calm as very different than … Read More
An interesting coin sculpture created by Mistaya.The Minstrel Cafe was wonderful–the viola(Veronique, Cedric’s wife) ) and piano classical duo was beautiful and Cedric (Miranda’s friend from Bordeaux) sang a French song too. Miranda and I shared Summerhill Ehrenfelser spritzers and enjoyed … Read More
Mistaya in the wig she wore to school yesterday–just because she’s always wanted a fushia bobbed wig.She looked adorable heading off to school. I am so proud of her. A chip off the old block. I used to love to … Read More
Mistaya and Sara after 24h living outside on 1$ a day and having to walk 2 km for their water supply. Including a few hours of breaking rocks as “child labour.” Day one of living outside on 1$ a day. … Read More
A party at Miranda and John’s apres Daniel Bolshoy. BTW, Daniel Bolshoy was amazing once again! The most magnifique guitar player. And I talked to him after his concert. He’s an interesting guy: born in Moscow, raised in Jerusalem, teaches … Read More