Smell the mountains

You’ve heard the saying, slow down and smell the coffee. Well, what about slow down and smell the mountains? We drove through the mountains on Tuesday after a partial day around Calgary. Leaving Calgary and heading towards Canmore, the road is mostly “boring”….okay, you can sense that you aren’t in the mountains. As you come…

An eclectic post

Is it summer now? We’ve been awaiting some warmer temperatures. While Ontario has been sweltering, we’ve been wearing sweaters…and June has indeed been “June monsoon” season. Alberta is typically dry and brown. We’ve been green and wet. And so with a bit of warmth and sun, the daisies have decided to make their appearance. Thank…

When you have time

Friday was a day without any obligations. Imagine that. A day, no agenda, no appointments, no required completion of tasks. It doesn’t happen often, though it will more in the weeks to come. So what would you do with that day? Stay in bed? Paint your bedroom? Would you get in the car and drive?…