It’s not that we don’t love winter. Or look forward to it. It’s just that I’d rather skip the foreplay of fall. Gear porn never really did it for me. I’ll take a little less of the saturating, spirit-slaying, sogginess of the shoulder season and cut to the frosty chase. So, when October arrived, we … Continue reading Getting into a winter state of mind

I don't know Nic outside the library. But from those interactions, I love her. I love the way she reads stories to babies. I love the way she never scowled at my child as he abandoned the story circle and tried to climb the shelves instead. I love how genuinely engaging she is with him, … Continue reading This week, Nic MacPhee is our guestagrammer.

Two years ago, in early November, I was walking North Beach, alongside the Lillooet River when I spied an egg-shaped pumice stone; it joined the collection of white rocks with which I was yet again filling my pockets. The stone got me thinking of Mt Meager and the layers of detritus that must have spewed … Continue reading When crows (and books) come to life

The Village of Pemberton is, rather awesomely, hosting a Pizza Party with the Mayor tomorrow, ie Thursday, November 3rd, 5-7pm in Council Chambers.   Drop by for a slice of pie, say hello to Mayor Mike and check out Council Chambers.  Bring your questions and an empty stomach. Everyone, that includes kids, is welcome. Getting engaged starts … Continue reading Take me to your leader. Feed me pizza.

It's back - the Pemberton Pumpkin Smash. The best way to segue from Halloween to ski season is to turn all those pumpkins into compost, instead of bear attractants or doorstep goop or unnecessary landfill. Saturday November 5th, 2016 Noon - 3pm at the BMX track, in the Village of Pemberton hosted by the SLRD's … Continue reading The great Pemberton Pumpkin Smash is set for Saturday, Nov 5, noon – 3

A friend shared this via Facebook with the note: "Wish I could remember this more often." Don't we all. Silly season is coming our way. Don't forget, as you rush into it, to tend to your own wellness, dear ones.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHnEubujzT-/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac The school year ended with a blanket ceremony that was the culmination of an amazing journey for the parents, teachers and students at Signal Hill. We can't wait to check in with them this year.

Gernot Dick, visual artist and lecturer, launches the Pemberton Arts and Culture Council's fall workshop series tonight, with a free presentation on Surface-Form relationship, at the Pemberton & District Public Library.   Evening Light in the Lagun Gernot Dick WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26 Inspiring Artists: Surface-Form Relationship Gernot Dick 7:00–8:30 p.m. Pemberton & District Public Library FREE … Continue reading PACC’s art workshops kick off tonight at the Library, 7pm

My brother-in-law has an album’s worth of songs, ready to record, although he’s not quite sure how to take that next step. He’s written them all himself – complex, poetic pieces that awe me, make me think that songwriting is really the ultimate craft, fusing lyric and song together. He’s spent years working on them … Continue reading The best thing I heard around the campfire this fall