I grew up on a couple acres at Shawnigan Lake. We could hike from the back of the property, up to the train tracks, which run from Victoria to central island. We would walk up to the tracks when we were kids, and put a penny on the tracks and wait for the train to … Continue reading Hikes with Dad
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Ethel
My grandma Ethel. If you read the blog ‘chocolate rose’ this is her, and she is the one who shared her piano with us. Recently with Remembrance day, my mom posted this foto of her. She was a nurse, and was excited to be posted ‘overseas’ during the war. But at that time, Newfoundland was … Continue reading Ethel
Believe
I was wondering this week, how do people learn how to believe? I am curious and it is important to me because I think believing in yourself is probably the single most important thing you can ‘give’ to yourself or do for yourself to improve so many aspects of your life. If you think of … Continue reading Believe
September and my Sister’s sweaters
September, a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Cleaning out closets, getting out fall clothes and boots. Start of a new school year too! My two boys did start school again. Distance leaning, or home schooling was not an option with me being at work Monday to Friday. So they started again at school, … Continue reading September and my Sister’s sweaters
Sisters
I have the best sisters. One older and one younger. This week, I am fortunate enough to be visiting my younger sister on the mainland, near Vancouver. I have a week holiday from work and wanted to visit as she and her family, including two young boys, moved into their new home last month. Last … Continue reading Sisters