[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39W8oar76-Q”] When the Diary was published, I registered with Access Copyright. The nonprofit represents thousands of writers, visual artists and publishers across the country. They license the use of copyrighted material to educational institutions, governmental bodies and others. Now I receive a small annual payment to compensate me for […] Read More
I was showered with surprising gifts this week. First I got some unexpected time off at work. Then I was the only one who showed up for my restorative yoga class and I was given a deeply relaxing private session. But best of all was when my dear friend Megan […] Read More
Two colleagues who hail from the U.K. swear that their chocolate is better than our chocolate. One of them brought samples back from a recent trip to Scotland. Flake has ridiculously sensual ads to emphasize the way the chocolate falls apart when you bite into it. Think Aero only with […] Read More
I’ve discovered a wonderful website called Center for Ecoliteracy. The non-profit focuses on ecological education for K-12 and operates out of the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California. They promote a systems-thinking approach to sustainability which uses nature as its inspiration. Many of you sustainability folks will already be familiar […] Read More
These pretty petals were being pushed around on Facebook this week. No idea of the original source of the photo, but it’s a lovely quote from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881 – 1955), a French philosopher and Jesuit priest. Many of his writings were censored by the Catholic church during […] Read More
The Eastside Culture Crawl is upon us again. I’m heading out with some colleagues after work tonight. We’ll cover the Strathcona art studios and likely pop into the Wilder Snail for some food and shelter from the wind and rain that is forecast. Unfortunately, the Ukranian Hall isn’t open on […] Read More
Now that the seasonal potlucks and parties are beginning, I’ve pulled out a few of my favourite holiday recipes. Love this festive sushi. It’s just mashed yams or sweet potatoes and a layer of cranberries spread onto seaweed sheets. Roll them up and then cut into bite-sized “maki.” You can […] Read More
Prompted by a curiosity I had about 20 year cycles, I have been rereading my journals from 1994. During that year I was in Tofino doing some film work and quite serendipitously connected with some relatives I didn’t know I had. They are connected to the Cree bloodline that runs […] Read More
Just listening to CBC’s Early Edition. Two guest bloggers talking about why we should get out and vote. One of the bloggers admitted she gets kind of weepy every time she casts a vote. Me too. I am always struck by the privilege of it. Get out and vote in […] Read More
From my bus window. Granville Street. Downtown Vancouver.