For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to abandon our views about them. – Thich Nhat Hanh I walked into the diner and I scanned the crowd wondering where to sit. I spotted the faux red leather booth, a little jarred that a large, burly, trucker-of-a-man sat opposite the booth I chose. I […]
In March 2011 Jeff met with a Naturopath because he was feeling extremely fatigued. He had raced Ironman Canada in August 2010 and after that race, he just wasn’t the same. Swimming, biking, and running were all a struggle. Last year was a tough year for Jeff. He was not only physically fatigued but he […]
With exactly one month to go, Emily and I decided to take the opportunity to have a sister’s weekend… well a sister’s overnight :) We didn’t go far.. in fact we went to a B&B about 20 minutes from my house, but even getting away just a short distance felt like a world away. We […]
As I have mentioned before I have been practicing yoga quite a bit lately- from pre-natal classes to regular Hatha Flow. I sincerely love it. Not only do I feel stronger but it calms my nervous anxieties when I need it most. As I said to one Instructor “sometimes I come here for the free […]
The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters. – Thomas Jefferson I spent the weekend with the following lovely ladies (Emily, Rhiannon, and Farley). It’s always bittersweet to end a weekend with such amazing women, but all the sweetness comes […]
My friend, Corinne, emails me daily and in her emails she often asks me to send some blog inspiration her way. I thought that since I was sharing with her, I should also share with you. Here are some favs that are roaming the interweb these days. Short 20 minute yoga videos? Sign.me.up. (thanks C!) […]
Before going to bed last night I decided to take some snapshots of the daffodils I bought earlier in the week. They just started to bloom yesterday and I just love having them by the bathroom sink. I don’t have a lot of flower vases, but I do have mason jars, so I used the […]
Victoria has been struck by a snowstorm or snowmaggedon, or snowpocolypse- whatever you call it there is a ton of it. I went out after work for a walk and took some photos along the way. And like any good Canadian, I returned home with the “essentials”
The last time I lived in the United States I was 17 years old, but every American Thanksgiving I get a little pang in my heart to venture back for the annual holiday. I love holiday tradition, the family gathering, football on T.V., and the amazing spread of food on the table. I am also […]
