Child's play

What to do during the socially imposed Covid19 self isolation period?

Dig out the old boxes crammed with your children's keepsakes, of course. When the lids come off and you grasp those memorabilia, precious past moments seem to stir back to life.

My child's depictions of dinosaurs, friendship, and the family pet (among other things) captured her first steps towards the amazing artist she later became. They inspired me to digitize and arrange them in delightful patterns which can be transferred onto paper and fabric for fun future projects.

What a great way to honour and celebrate a bit of your family history - and forget about our current unfortunate set of circumstances. At least for a few hours!

Wreath of love

Will we all look back on 2020 as the year that never was?

What with the Covid 19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, a tragic death in Minneapolis and the explosion of protests and conflicts thereafter, and - closer to home - the closure of cherished businesses that had formed an integral part of our community.

More than ever, I find myself searching for bright lights that will carry us forward - and through - this difficult time. I hope we will all come out of 2020 stronger, wiser, and more loving.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park - a great way to restore your balance 

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Have you been to Pacific Spirit Regional Park?

Located on the west side of Vancouver, Canada, this 874 hectares (or 2,160 acres) park is part of the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands. 

The Pacific Spirit park offers 73 km of walking and hiking trails that are visitor friendly. Whether you are into walking, jogging, cycling, dog walking, or just family bonding, you will find just the right trail for you.  You can find FREE street parking nearby, as well as amenities such as washrooms and garbage receptacles within the park itself.

Which is, breathtakingly beautiful...

 

Almost as soon as you step into the park, you will be surrounded by soothing shades of green - from the bushes on either side of the loose gravel paths to the protective canopy provided by stately trees. Now and then, you'll catch the glitter of dew drops on nodding leaves and flashes of color (yellow, white, and pink) from wild flowers. Believe me, you won't be able to resist the urge to whip out your phone to snap a photo or two.

I walked away feeling totally refreshed! And blessed that something so beautiful could be so accessible! The Pacific Spirit park is ours to enjoy and it is waiting for you! Believe me, it's a great way to feel free when life is in lockdown mode.

Pet of the Year

Cats are amazingly skilled in shaping our behaviour - from mindful eating, to slow blinking, to gentle nuzzling, they pretty much have us figured out.

This is my Steveston cat Roi and no, he didn't really appear on the cover of a popular magazine. But I believe that he - as well as all cats - deserves to be crowned pet of the year. Every year.