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I am home. Happily home. After six weeks away everything looks very shiny and new here. I am enjoying the feeling of seeing my life in Vancouver through fresh eyes. The garden has beautifully bloomed since I left and I … Continue reading →

  Just back from a delightful dinner with Cathy, one of my classmates, and wanted to post a few images from the day’s events before some much needed sleep. This morning I went on a walking tour of the Citadel, … Continue reading →

This morning, while it was still dark, I gathered together the ingredients to make a cake. Nothing fancy. Just an olive oil and citrus cake. My go-to recipe when I want make a simple, satisfying, stress-free dessert. Since we returned … Continue reading →

It has been a wonderful and very busy weekend. Last night we hosted our third annual Food Bank Fundraiser and I am thrilled to report that we raised $2400! There were eighty people who came out to show their support … Continue reading →

There are so many things that I should be doing. Making soup for dinner, folding laundry, working on the recipe sheets for this weekend’s class. I should definitely be studying for my French class tonight (where I am, by far, … Continue reading →

I am generally not that into a big breakfast. A cup of coffee followed by some yogurt and berries or maybe toast with almond butter. But today is different. It is rainy and cold and I have a very busy … Continue reading →

Weekends around here are usually about family time. It might not be anything epic (as Max likes to say) but just time spent together. A walk, reading on the couch all together or watching movies. Today though Glen had to … Continue reading →

A few years ago the old gnarled plum tree in the garden stopped producing any fruit. It was so very old and overgrown and I knew it might not make it through another winter. I missed being able to go … Continue reading →