"How are you?" messaged a friend. I am not sure how to answer this question, these days. In the grand scheme of things, I am unbelievably blessed and I am very aware of that, I am hyper conscious of the little ways in which my life could be much scarier right now, or my situation … Continue reading How are you doing, really?
From Chris (who is a Manager at the Pemberton Valley Supermarket): “I would like to make a few suggestions that might help convince people to change the way they shop over the next while. First of all, we have enough food. I am reassured that the food supply chain can sustain all normal shopping behaviours. … Continue reading Some shopping tips from the Pemberton Valley Grocery Store
File under: Nature breathes sigh of relief and animals enjoy a break from constant human activity, as people are forced to lower their impact and be, to their great angst, resistance and discomfort, a little bit more thoughtful. Connie Sobchak counted 629 trumpeter swans on March 20... she's an expert birder so I trust her … Continue reading Hundreds of Trumpeter Swans Congregate in Pemberton: a sign of spring
Today, I want to express my gratitude for the rain. I appreciate it's steady tempo, that it's watering my bulbs that have been hiding under the snow all winter and are just waiting to surprise us. I'm grateful it might keep people inside, at home, in their own communities, and off the trails and park … Continue reading Gratitude today to all the food security warriors amongst us — Join our Love Flash Mob to fund the Food Bank (all donations will be matched by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation!)
A friend's request for "a bird picture with nice scenery in the background" sent John Tschopp looking through his records. When he couldn't find one, he went out on a mission. Here is the result. Migrating Trumpeter Swans ("trumps") with Mt Meager in the background.
Anna Lengstrand is a local artisan and previous instagrammer for the Wellness Almanac. She recently shared a few of her tips on working from home, for those who suddenly find themselves pacing the carpet and wondering how to cope. A lot of people are being forced to stay at home right now. And many have … Continue reading How to work from home without going stircrazy
Ride-or-die mountain bikers have embraced the compatibility of self-isolation and mountain biking of late, but please take into consideration this respectful request from one of our (wonderful) local docs, Dr Nick Fisher, posted earlier this week to the Bike Pemberton forum. Dial it down. We are immensely fortunate to have the emergency medical clinic we … Continue reading Ride-or-die mountain bikers respectfully asked to dial it down for now
Today is the first day of spring. People have been reporting their first sightings of bees. This enewsletter that I receive from the author of Belonging, Toko-pa Turner, speaks to the turn of the seasons so beautifully I wanted to share it. (Check out her website at https://toko-pa.com) by Toko-pa Turner I recently watched a … Continue reading Welcome spring. A post from Salt Spring Island author and dreamworker Toko-pa Turner
If you're anything like me, the minute someone mentions headlice, your head gets itchy, and the 100 millionth minute someone talks about a deadly pandemic, you feel a bit flushed, achy and find it hard to breathe. Should you get tested? Just to be sure? No. The answer, my fellow nervy-ones, is no. We have … Continue reading BC launches a self-assessment tool for COVID19
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