life
All About May
May is a complicated month emotionally don't you think? I've been thinking this week about May and what it means for me now, and in the past.
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aging
On Love and Laughter and Having to Pee
After my latest sojourn in New Brunswick, I've come to the conclusion that love and laughter are the secret to growing old with equanimity.
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depression
The Positivity Problem
Don't underestimate the power of positivity. But don't overestimate it either. Sometimes we need to reach out to professionals for help.
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family stories
On Family and Stories
I seem to have inherited my grandmother's love of family stories. And I love to tell them to anyone who will listen. Or read.
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drawing
The Art of Distraction
This week, what with politics, snow storms, and one country in Europe on the edge of destruction, I think we're all in need of distraction.
February 26, 2022
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drawing in need of distraction portrait artist of the year troubling world events
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family memories
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
You can't always get what you want. And sometimes, despite that, you still get what you need. And live a pretty privileged life.
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cross-country skiing
Of Winter, Logging, & Bologna Sandwiches
Sunny winter days remind me of my very short career as a logger. Or a logger's assistant. Or something. Such a treasured memory of mine.
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life
The Vicissitudes of Winter
I'm kind of obsessed with the idea of navigating the vicissitudes of winter this week. And having flashbacks about hard winters of the past.
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getting up early
On Being a Morning Person After All
I am NOT a morning person. I love nothing better than to crawl back into bed and burrow under the duvet. Except under certain circumstances.
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Christmas journeys
Christmas Journeys
I've made a few Christmas journeys in my time. I made a video of my Christmas Journeys so far this year. Hope you enjoy it.
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