BC is often celebrated for its natural wonders. We have Whistler for the snow worshippers. The Okanagan valley for the discerning winos. The Rocky Mountains. Tofino. Hot springs and waterfalls, we’ve got ’em all. From high on the mountain to deep into the ocean, we are blessed with some of the greatest possibilities for outdoorsy … Continue reading
“The first time I met the Dalai Lama, he giggled.” Looking at Victor Chan, the Dalai Lama’s co-author for The Wisdom of Compassion: Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights, it’s hard to imagine why. His wavy dark grey hair is smoothed back neatly, his fleece vest fits snugly over a long-sleeved blue shirt, and … Continue reading
It was The Boyfriend’s birthday recently. Unfortunately, it fell on a school day. On top of that, that very evening, another important function was being held, so a fancy birthday dinner date was out of the question. This meant no breakfast in bed, no Top Gear marathon in his boxers while his girlfriend devised a … Continue reading
“When was the last time you did something quite impossible, something that you did not think you could do?” He is a man I met at the library a few days ago; I am a creature of habit and enjoy sitting at the same desk whenever possible. There are four seats at each desk, and … Continue reading
I’m getting to that age now where the phrase “We’re getting to that age now” comes up a lot. Mostly in reference to the recurring realization (I keep blocking it out, and it keeps coming back) that many of my friends are having babies, getting engaged or getting married. And, as with everything else in … Continue reading
Common scene at Jag Therapy: Chloe busts a dance move and/or thrashes excitedly to celebrate a moment or to emphasize a point. Uncle Jag looks over, shakes his head. “Monkey business. This is why your back is so bad.” He gestures at her lower back, which, now that she thinks about it, probably does hurt … Continue reading
It’s almost Christmas. I know this because my eyes are bloodshot, and it’s not due to the recreational pastime that BC is famous for. It’s from the dry, recycled air that sucked the life out of them during the several hours that I spent in a mall today, trying to find Christmas gifts for the … Continue reading
Put your pitchforks down: this is not a book review. It’s a love letter to Vancouver, BC. I haven’t even read the book, Fifty Shades of Grey that has gotten more mixed reviews than bedbugs at a backpackers’ hostel. According to WikiPedia, which, let’s face it, is the only ‘encyclopaedia’ that I’ve referenced in the last … Continue reading
the bright side 