time is on my side…
It always amazes me how, from one day to the next, perspective is swiftly altered. For the past few days I have been experiencing a sense of irritation, from mild to extreme in the span of three days....
View Articleliving simply
sim·ply (simplē/) adverb 1. in a straightforward or plain manner. My husband and I have moved into our studio above the garage. Our home is on the market, and we realized that it should be kept tidy...
View Articleshort story
Amy’s Secret Amy lay in her bed and listened for any sounds of movement outside her room. She didn’t like to get up until her she heard her mother moving around the apartment. Amy had two older...
View Articleholy grail
“You will discover that cooking is more than making food. It could be the holy grail for a happy family.” I have been collecting recipes since I was a child. My first one, which I still have in my own...
View Articleshameless shout out for my town
New York Times Article about Salt Spring Island I am so proud to live here, and I think everyone should know about the beauty and contentment that envelops you when you arrive. Yes, you have to take a...
View Articlezen of vacuuming = slowing down
I watched this TED Talk today and was blown away by Carl Honore’s philosophy and excellent delivery. Taking the time to watch this (a whopping 19 minutes!) is well worth it, in view of our tendency to...
View Articlechapter 4…what could possibly go wrong
After I texted Kim to hightail it to work, I busied myself with sorting through my inbox and reviewing this week’s features. I had already finished my coffee, but could smell a new pot brewing, and was...
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