After connecting with Chief Lucinda Phillips about her hope to find more balance in 2014, I find this quote from First Lady Michelle Obama that struck a chord. A week into the New Year with most of my resolutions on the floor, it seemed worth circling back to this idea of making self care a … Continue reading Inspiration: Put Your Self on the List
AMA sqit nsneknukwa7. Good day, friends and relatives. I welcomed the New Year in an awesome way, by spending time by the rivers. We continued our coho salmon enumeration program through the holidays. The Ryan River covered over with ice and snow created wonderful deep pools underneath which the coho love. Poole Creek had a … Continue reading Riverwatch with Maxine Bruce – January
The Pemberton Women's Institute is hosting a tea party and screening of the movie Calendar Girls on Monday January 6 at the Library. Explains WI member, Valerie Megeney, "This movie changed how the world looked at the WI'and we want you to know that we are right here in Pemberton. Come and check us out! Everyone … Continue reading Event: Women’s Institute Open House and Film Screening, Jan 6, 6:30pm
Before charging into the New Year, a quick glance in the rearview mirror at the highlights of The Wellness Almanac 2013. Our most consistently viewed posts are Zoe Martin's recipes, with Banana Tiramisu, Oaty Apple Crumble, Zucchini Feta & Basil Quiche, Spaghetti Squash Gratin and the Best Ever Veggie Burger all ranking in the year's … Continue reading A Look Back at 2013 on The Wellness Almanac
The Winds of Change and the Wellness Almanac are possible because of the support at the highest level of our community leaders, which is why we wanted to wrap up the year reaching out to them to ask what wellness goals are on their minds as we transition into 2014. Chief Lucinda Phillips wanted to … Continue reading Resolutions 2014 with Chief Lucinda Phillips
Area C SLRD Director, Susie Gimse, took time out from a full holiday house, to share her resolution for 2014 with us. As we near the beginning of 2014 and New Year's resolutions for the coming year, I renew my resolution to ride to Seattle in support of the BC Cancer Foundation, in remembrance of … Continue reading Resolutions 2014 with Susie Gimse
Interviewing Mayor Jordan Sturdy recently, I asked him for a wellness tip or resolution for 2014, given that he's now juggling family life, farming, and life as a Mayor and our MLA. Here's what he shared: Resolution are over-rated, in my mind. Every day is important. I believe in evolution not revolution. But if you … Continue reading Resolutions with Jordan Sturdy
John Tschopp reported the results from Pemberton's Christmas Bird Count earlier this month. Here's a little montage to our feathered friends who were spotted out on and about on one cloudy, clear day by 16 local ornithologists. No partridges in pear trees, despite the seasonal timeliness of such visitations. (Montage created with photos from Blake … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Birds
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexation or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the … Continue reading Inspiration: Nature. (Naturally.)
