As we welcome autumn/fall with its brilliant colour metamorphosis across the landscape, we begin to think of cooler weather and a new space to write. We transition from writing on the deck, in a beach house, or a lakeside cabin to a cozier study or quiet room with a...
Weather can have quite an effect on our writing as it influences us emotionally and physically. Each season has its benefits. Spring brings hope of warmth and plans conjured for outdoor pursuits, clearing of winter’s destruction and planting for summer blooms. It is...
July has been a wet month so far here in Alberta. Walking my little rescue pup, has left us often soaked, but when we do manage to escape a thunder storm and finally catch a break in the clouds, we enjoy the sunshine to the fullest. Sammie is an enjoyable addition to...
When we first came to Canada it was a trial run over Christmas - not the time you would think is best to get an idea of the country. However, we were thinking of moving to Alberta, where the winter's are harsh and temperatures drop to ridiculous lows -40 at times. Yes...
This week most of my time will be dealing with the planning of future events, for instance I have a meeting with the local transit director tonight. This is to discuss shuttle buses to the Heritage Day event hosted by the Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona...
As an expat myself, I know the trials and tribulations of moving to another country. I moved from the lush green of England, where I could easily travel to the sea in a mere forty minutes. Days of dull and grey weather were the norm and we were used to the rain!...
I may be stretching it a bit with today’s word. Perennial 1) present at all seasons of the year 2) continuing to live from year to year 3) recurring regularly: permanent I have inherited some of my Mother’s expertise when it comes to plants but in no way, shape or...
My recent escape from the Albertan cold to the heat of Palm Springs was a real delight in many ways. Of course the first pleasure was to experience summer warmth again, after weeks of freezing temperatures and snow fall. It amazed me how quickly a person can become...