I was twelve when we moved away from Inuvik and that now bright red house. I celebrated my twelfth birthday on the road, in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Both my parents’ vehicles broke down on the way – a busted water pump and a broken drive belt. We used walkie talkies to communicate since it was still a pre-cell phone era. But I can say that I love driving across Canada. Having done it many times now, it’s the best way to see this country and its varying vistas, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to road trip across Canada.
Category: Home: A Series
Home: A Series – Part 2
There is one home in my long list of homes that deserves more than a passing mention and may very well get a short story of its own in the near future. It is a place dear to many in my family and extended family. My family cottage, on my Dad’s side, was nestled in … Continue reading Home: A Series – Part 2
Home: A Series – Part 1
Home. It means a lot of things to a lot of people. Right now, being home is important as a way to protect others and preventing the spread of COVID-19. With that in mind, I thought I would reflect on my home and the homes I have had in the last twenty-nine years of my life. I am grateful to have had many, giving me opportunities to see many places across the country and across the world, if you can believe it (another perk of working for Royal Caribbean International and having your address be a cruise ship).
Wandering Strawberry 