Happy Thanksgiving…..

Happy Thanksgiving…..

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We wish you a relaxing weekend filled with quiet times, time with family & friends, time for dinners shared together and the peace that comes with being part of a tradition that has us give thanks for what and who we share our lives...
Des Kennedy…..

Des Kennedy…..

Des Kennedy gave a talk at the Qualicum Beach Civic Center tonight, he is renowned in gardening circles for being a most entertaining speaker and author of informational and humorous books and articles on gardening and gardeners. On one of his books covers, it say...
Fall Fair…..

Fall Fair…..

With Fall in the air there are elements of enthusiasm & calm that can be keenly felt at a community’s Fall Fair. So many friends to see, entries to enjoy, animals to appreciate, produce & products to purchase, such a variety of food to eat, ….....
Wood piles…..

Wood piles…..

My paternal grandparents lived at Sproat Lake when I was a child, our family drove out to visit them every Sunday throughout the year and also spent many summer days there relaxing, swimming, playing and cooking & eating at the outdoor BBQ area.  So many happy and...
Wisdom…..

Wisdom…..

As we age, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could accept and appreciated in ourselves, the same qualities that come through as aged quiet wisdom in this native mask. I love the contrast of textures between the mask and the concrete wall – all so simple, all...
Bucket of blooms…..

Bucket of blooms…..

The hydrangeas in our garden are almost past their peak but I managed to cut this whole bucket full, plus another full vase. These ones are such an unusual colour this year, they have gone a soft greyish green that is just gorgeous and soft looking. Some blooms on the...