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.
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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
What Did I Do Today?: Biking Along Lake Ontario
I do love the water. I am more of a water baby than a fire baby, despite what my zodiac sign would have you believe. And while I wasn’t on the water today, I got close. I may not be a mountain person but looking out over the calm of Lake Ontario, craziness of the world aside, gave me such a sense of peace and I have never felt more at home. I’m really going to enjoy spending more time by the lake this summer.
Snapshot: The Last Two Years…
I moved to Banff, Alberta, Canada for a job at the Banff Centre for Art and Creativity. And then I lost said job amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently sweeping the globe. To say the last 8 weeks have been a whirlwind of emotion is an understatement. But more on that, unemployment, and being in a long-distance international relationship in coming blog posts.
Wandering Strawberry 