Sand and smoke—it's summer in the Okanagan"It looks like the apocalypse," my daughter mutters as we stroll the beach at #BearCreekCampground in #Kelowna. I nod. She's got that...
Sirius rising—the dog days of summer unrollAugust 8th—Sirius, the Dog Star rises. On this day in ancient Rome, citizens were flinging their hands in the air and yelling, “The sky...
Toddlers and diamonds—softball style“Batter up!” “Watch for the steal!” The pitcher winds up, the ball leaves her glove, and just like in physics, for every action there’s...
Sunshine, books and markets—can you resist the temptation?Sunday morning and I'm back at #AmblesidePark in #WestVancouver with my books. I can’t think of anything better than the sun sparkling on...
Othello Tunnels and a holiday weekendCanada Day weekend offered a #52Over50 bonanza of choices for getting up and getting out. Holiday weekends make it easy to find a...
52 Over 50—Getting up and getting outWhat happens when you write a blog and call it 52 Over 50, a blog aimed at getting up and getting out, about revving things up and...
Happy ThursdaySome mornings it all comes together. You leap out of bed, tackle the day and get a thousand things done before you leave for work. Other...