When my mother asked me why I was limping, of course I blamed my brothers. We had been practicing karate kicks after watching Bruce Lee movies at Grandma Campbell’s and I surely was on the receiving end of those inexpert but earnestly aimed whacks. But there was more to it than my limp - I had taken … Continue reading What the Smoke Revealed
I'm not always courageous enough to carry out the adventures I dream of on my own, but there are times when I need to be alone to recharge my spirit and reconnect to an unconflicted space within. Today's adventure rewarded me with a spiritual hug. I braved a 3.5 hour, solo kayak exploration of the … Continue reading On the Water – Solace in Solitude
“Advanced Women’s Climbing”, an all-day clinic offered at the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy in Squamish July 21-22, seems innocuous enough when I sign up. I have taught enough women’s only ski clinics to know that an all-yin environment can instigate some great breakthroughs. What I hadn’t anticipated was that our guides, Arc’teryx endurance athlete and mountaineer … Continue reading Falling therapy
I want to talk about hope. I've been derailed many times in my lifetime - in all the big ways. I can check off the list of major stressors like a resume for survivorship - Divorce Death of loved ones (both parents - one suicide, one cancer) Diagnosis of a life threatening illness - twice … Continue reading Hope
I felt pretty sheepish messaging Tracey on Facebook - it was the kind of invitation that warranted a hand-hold, or a hug, or at least some eye contact - but I'd had a powerful 2am thought, and was emboldened to ask, in case, perhaps, it was the universe that was nudging me, and not just … Continue reading Do you mind if we talk about grief?
On July 10th I celebrated my twenty fifth wedding anniversary with my husband Cliff. I’m sure that anyone that observed us that day had no idea how much we’ve had to navigate or adapt to in that time frame. With the passing of time, most of the transformative events we’ve experienced have become water under … Continue reading The Dichotomy of an Anniversary
Suicide prevention training being offered in Pemberton, August 16-17 In the seventeen years that Nada Shureih, now 34, has been living in the Sea to Sky corridor, she has been personally affected by at least a dozen suicides. The most recently released figures from the BC Coroners Service, (from a summary of suicide deaths … Continue reading How to Be A Safe Place In A Dark Moment
"Meanwhile, in the community garden," posted Connie Sobchak, "there was a lot of pollination going on." This was a month ago, and I was so enamoured of the album, I asked permission to share it here. This is the life force at play. It's vaguely erotic, really. Can I say that out loud? All photos by Connie … Continue reading Portraits of a garden in bloom
ART GARDEN GARLIC FESTIVAL Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 2pm - 5pm at Willowcraft Farm Celebrate a day of music, art, workshops, demos, food and fun, come out and celebrate your community!
When I saw the book on Emma Gillis’ desk, I laughed so hard, I snorted. “Shall I put your name on it?” asked Pemberton’s Library Director, in her fantastic Irish brogue. “Sure.” When I pick it up from the Holds Shelf a few weeks later, I sneak it into the house and hide it under … Continue reading Across the Divide
The Wellness Almanac 