Anna Helmer wonders which Big Issue to take a crack at today
Well let’s see here. Lately in my Wellness Almanac column I have rather bravely (according to me) looked into certain deep issues including: Trump, coming out, parenting and global food system failures. Here it comes time to write another installment and I am unsure of my next move. Do I keep the streak alive or … Continue reading Anna Helmer wonders which Big Issue to take a crack at today
Taking off the Brave Face Mask – I think this might be goodbye
Her name was Kellie Daanen. We were seven, eight years old. She was one of my best friends. We sat together at lunch every day. One day, she said, “I’m an Aborigine.” “No, you’re not,” I told her. “How could you be? You have blue eyes.” She had incredible blue eyes, as arresting as the … Continue reading Taking off the Brave Face Mask – I think this might be goodbye
Can you call your sorrows “a bounty of sadness” and feel richer for them, instead of burdened? Connie Sobchak explores the power of words and lark song
While sitting in a ditch off Highway 99 just outside of Lillooet I got to musing on the qualities of the meadow lark song. I was in the ditch because we had an hour or two to wait before the road reopened and we had decided to use the wait time to take some photos. … Continue reading Can you call your sorrows “a bounty of sadness” and feel richer for them, instead of burdened? Connie Sobchak explores the power of words and lark song
Great Blue Heron sightings wanted
10 Cool Facts about the Riverside Wetlands/Ském’em Community Park – take the survey before May 1
A handful of reasons why the SLRD wants to secure the land around Bathtub Trail as parkland, and has been collaborating with Lil'wat Nation to craft a joint park management plan, to apply for tenure. Fill out the survey on the draft Plan - they're shooting for at least 100 responses to ensure that all users' needs … Continue reading 10 Cool Facts about the Riverside Wetlands/Ském’em Community Park – take the survey before May 1
Hugh Naylor is looking for a father figure, who might be able to explain the corporate world to him
This guest post was written by Hugh Naylor, one of the pioneers of Pemberton trails network. Hugh and wife Jan landed in Pemberton in 1967, back when the Village's population was 250, and between them, the pair were the driving force behind the creation of the Library, the Salmonids in the Classroom project, a host … Continue reading Hugh Naylor is looking for a father figure, who might be able to explain the corporate world to him
The meaner you get, the meaner you get
I’m sitting up until midnight to try and register my kid for the last remaining spot in pre-school swimming lessons at Meadow Park. I’m a non-resident, so I have to wait until all Whistler residents get their pick of the spring programs, and I’ve watched as the spots slowly filled up with a vague sense … Continue reading The meaner you get, the meaner you get
Boomerang Bags community info session at the library, Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Seen the Facebook posts, the articles, the bin in the Pemberton Valley Grocery Store, or the funky bags around town? Wondering what all the fuss is about? Or how to get involved? Or how you can be part of it, even if you don't really know how to sew? Want to find out more? This … Continue reading Boomerang Bags community info session at the library, Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Spring spotted in the valley! Proof furnished by Gary Martin
It may be snowing in the alpine but spring has sprung in the valley. Enter the multi-sport days combining white and brown pow. And sunshine! It feels as if it's been a while.
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