I am writing this from the most northerly part of Denmark on this sunny warm day on the 22nd of August. Today we are working outside- we are seeing the sights in the early part of the day and then getting a half day of work in with a break to see the sunset. Day... Continue Reading →
When gifts are given, sometimes one can see them- and sometimes it is in the details or the symbolism where the real gift is revealed. https://videopress.com/v/I1nPEXRL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true What Generosity looked like this day... As you may know, I have a wonderful community of flower friends- all over the world - whom I have met on Instagram... Continue Reading →
Last June in Aarhus, a wonderful city in Denmark, my daughter and I walked into an inspiring knitting store called Tondering Strik, while my sweetheart found parking and figured out downloading parking apps. It is this sweater...but mine looks like the sleeves shrank when they crossed the Atlantic.. I feel as though I never accomplish... Continue Reading →
I was recently staying at a place where the forest is integral to the whole experience. It's the kind of place that mostly goes under the radar. You use this computer to find the phone number to confirm the date, because you've lost the piece of paper they gave you last year for when you... Continue Reading →
A feature blog post on Call Me Curious! You may remember that I was interviewed about the themes in my book on a storytelling show on a Vancouver radio station, by my friend Tracey Wimperley- that was a few years ago. In my mind, Tracey is equal parts hilarious and insightful in real life (... Continue Reading →
It's the title of my book which came out almost 5 years ago and continues to be true to this day. I was standing in my greenhouse yesterday, Mother's Day, and I really felt so happy with all the changes that this house has helped me with. I no longer have space for two chairs... Continue Reading →
I hope you have a wonderful day
We had a really warm and sunny Sunday. After a great deal of weeding and moving a few plants, we took a little break. Listening to all the birds, and the enjoying the scents of all the flowering trees in the neighbourhood as well as some of the flowers in my garden as they waft by...quiet... Continue Reading →
In Victoria, being the City of Gardens, many people leave unwanted plants out on their boulevard for other people to have (if all the tomato seeds take and you don't have room or you are dividing perennials). Some people even leave extra plastic bags because they know others may not have that with them when they... Continue Reading →
Making a new home-- It's difficult to see in this picture, but today a small bird started making a nest in my basket. The clothes pegs that were out all winter have started to have mold on them, so I'll use them for something other than clothes. In the meantime, I had just placed this... Continue Reading →
In our part of the world I always seem to be truly grateful at this time of year for the abundance that is all around us.. the warmth of the bright sun, the clarity of the light, the fresh air and all the wonderful things to eat...
Here is a little visual taste of Father's Day for us- the weather has become much colder - but we still had our happy hour outside in the garden. Because I always think that all food tastes better outside in the fresh air. With gratitude that I have a wonderful father and so... Continue Reading →
