When Shayla Wallace posted this photo to the Mt Currie Photography facebook page, I felt my usual flash of awe for people who are amazing at photography, and then looked a little closer. "What, did you sit in the creek to get that shot?" "Actually, yes. It was freezing." That level of dedication in a … Continue reading Shayla Wallace recaps her Wellness Almanac takeover
The air is sharp and sweet with the scent of cottonwood these days. Spring has “come on” so quickly that I’ve missed the window of time for making Balm of Gilead this year but I collected the sticky remnants of the buds anyway. This wonderfully scented oil is easy to make and I like to … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Balm of Gilead
This article will take the form of unapologetic “Dear Diary”. Sometimes a writer is well advised to embrace the obvious in place of more sophisticated inspiration. Indeed, in place of it altogether. The following entries are mere highlights from the last month or so. Dear Diary: I need new work pants and I think I’ll … Continue reading Dear Diary – a month in the life of an organic farmer
For Parents: Honoring Your Journey: The Rewards and Challenges Of Becoming a Parent Where: Sea to Sky Community Service Society. 1347 Aster St. Pemberton When: Saturday, April 9 10:00am-12:30pm Why: To honor your lived experience of adjustment in life after having a baby. To explore strategies to cope with the challenges we encounter. To seek … Continue reading Growing Great Children presents Honoring Your Journey: The Rewards and Challenges of Becoming a Parent, Sat April 9 10am
It’s the best feeling I’ve ever had -- although fresh tracks, a sweet mountain bike descent in which I manage to stay off the brakes, a crash-tackle hug from a dear friend, and a baby falling asleep on my chest are nice, too. My last year at University, my three best mates and … Continue reading The Power of Pulling Together
Victoria Saddleman was the second person to step up as our guestagrammer on the Wellness Almanac's instagram account. Did she know what I was asking of her? Well, I hardly knew what I was asking of people. It was kind of a "jump in and see how the water seems" invitation. So, she did. Can … Continue reading How to be brave, with Victoria Saddleman
It is very tempting to write about the weather this month. I don’t suppose it would make much of an article though- suffice it to say, the rain might eventually be interrupted by the sun and the mountains could appear when the gloom ceiling lifts. Sunlight, though it may be the enemy of shady dealings, … Continue reading Is that a big splash of passion on your organic vegetable? You better believe it.
My name is Kalmia and I am passionately in love this town. Am I ever going to get over how ridiculously beautiful Pemberton is? I first moved here in December of 2012 and I each day I have loved it more and more deeply than the last. But life isn't always smiling corgis and picturesque … Continue reading We have a new guestagrammer on board. Tour Pemberton through the eyes of Kalmia Hockin
It's a Valentine's take-over. Starting Valentine's Day, Victoria Saddleman took charge of the Wellness Almanac instagram account. I've been admiring her photos on the Mount Currie Photography facebook page, so stoked she accepted the invitation. She's currently an ambassador at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center, and also does housekeeping at resorts around Whistler. She's graduating at … Continue reading Instagram takeover welcomes Victoria Saddleman to the driver’s seat
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