Yesterday, Polek played on some new rocks, and managed to capture this self-portrait while he was at it. Feel the seasons shifting.
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Seasonal Observations: Pussywillow
They are such a stereotypical sign of spring but they never fail to catch my eye. I always think back to elementary school when we would gather branches full of the soft grey buds, glue them on to outlines of rabbits and cats and probably mice, then proudly pin them up on the “SPRING” wall. … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Pussywillow
Photo of the Week: Gary Martin and his family look forward to spring
Happy Daylight Savings Day. Whether you actually sprang forward this morning, when the alarm went off, or are just looking forward to the lengthening days, here's a quiet moment of contemplation for you, from our contributing photographer Gary Martin.
Making light of the ask
I’m sitting at the Blackbird Bakery across from 33-year-old Polek Rybczynski, and his almost two-year-old son Tae, leafing slowly through a proof of his coffee table book, Valley of Light. It’s the final stage of a project that began in 2014, when he committed to a personal practice of taking one photograph of the Pemberton … Continue reading Making light of the ask
Sighted: Grey-crowned rosy finches
At the Christmas Bird Count 2015, John Tschopp and the counting crew observed that Grey-crowned Rosy Finches had picked Pemberton Valley to spend the winter. Two months later, John reports that these attractive birds are still here. GCRF spend their breeding season in high alpine and arctic tundra. Until the days get longer and warmer, … Continue reading Sighted: Grey-crowned rosy finches
Roothouse helper wanted? Call Anna.
From time to time I go to work on the neighbouring conventional seed potato farms. At this time of year, the growers are starting to dig into their piles of spuds and fill truckloads for delivery to potato farms all over the western states and provinces. It begins in January with the California trucks and … Continue reading Roothouse helper wanted? Call Anna.
Mega Garage Sale at PSS on Saturday 10am-2pm
Pick up something delicieuse, or a treasure boasting its own je ne sais quoi, on Saturday, at the Mega Garage Sale being hosted to raise funds for Pemberton Secondary's grade 9/10 French immersion exchange. When: Sat., Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A community garage sale to raise funds for Pemberton Secondary's grade 9/10 French immersion … Continue reading Mega Garage Sale at PSS on Saturday 10am-2pm
The Dance of the Doula
I read an article that said the single best way to win the dinner party (ie make a positive enduring impression) is to ask people what they do for a living, and then say: “That sounds hard.” Apparently, this social ninja move is the fail-proof opening gambit. Three simple words to bypass tedious small … Continue reading The Dance of the Doula
Ruben Guibert hits the Cayoosh with friends for our photo of the week
If you've read studies that make you despair about the inactivity of kids these days, take heart. Not everyone is a couch surfer. Thanks for the inspiration, Ruben & friends. Ski touring, yesterday, in Cayoosh. Stay safe, mountain people. Soak up the majesty. And have some adventures.
Boost your wellness arsenal with natural approaches to common infections: learn more on Thursday night
I broke my toe. Toe met doorjamb. Doorjamb won. I quickly discovered my appreciation for Western medicine, the Pemberton Urgent Care facility, our local doctors, X ray technicians, nurses, and for local anaesthetic, when the little tarsal was put back in its place. And then, I renewed my appreciation for adjunct therapies, as I smeared … Continue reading Boost your wellness arsenal with natural approaches to common infections: learn more on Thursday night
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