To the person who placed freshly cut lilacs on the table and on the windowsill in the common area in Ponderosa G just before my class last week. Thank you. So timely, so restorative!
I was at a meeting downtown recently and spotted this goose happily swimming in its very own pond. She seemed oblivious to all the downtown hustle bustle and deadlines. (It should be noted that I actually have no idea if this was a goose or a gander.) Super happy that […] Read More
I love this funky little café in my neighbourhood. It reminds me of a place I used to frequent in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. Not only is the café atmosphere pleasant, but the owners have done an amazing job beautifying the boulevard. With all the community gardens along the nearby railway tracks, […] Read More
One of the bonuses of being a grad student is participating in a vast array of professional development courses – for free! I would pay serious coin for similar ones “out in the world.” UBC is committed to getting its grad students employed post-degree. I’ve taken a number of courses […] Read More
All my life, I’ve been told I look like my Mom, which is a great compliment. I think my Mom is beautiful. When I was growing up though, I tried not to be like her. She loved to garden. I did everything I could to avoid it. She canned and […] Read More
My community garden, the one with the cute purple shed, is having a fundraiser this Sunday. The BBQ bash takes place at Choices Market in Kits. Choices will provide burgers with a drink by donation. And you can chat with members of our garden who will be set up at […] Read More
We grew quinoa (keen-wah) at the City Farmer garden for awhile. It was extremely difficult to harvest, all those tiny little seeds. We decided to stick with amaranth which is slightly less labour intensive. I buy quinoa regularly, even though it is expensive (I just paid over $16 for .8 […] Read More
I Skype with my young nephews quite frequently. Half the time they’re running in and out of my view during the “conversation,” but it’s still lovely to connect. I feel like I’m part of their lives, even though I only see them in person a few times a year. Recently […] Read More
One of my professors has done a longitudinal study on students from three BC high schools, analyzing their work experiences and decisions on higher education pursuits. She has collected a vast body of data over the 22 years, data that might well inform educational policy. However, the BC Ministry of […] Read More
A couple weeks ago, I received an e-newsletter announcement from the City declaring their support for a brand new art gallery on “two acres of the City-owned site at 688 Cambie, formerly known as Larwill Park.” Since then, it’s been all over the local news. I received a second e-letter from […] Read More