Skull Sale
One of the things I love most about photography is that you don't have to go far and wide to find beautiful photos; you can find them anywhere. Often they… [read more]
There is No “I” in Discipline
After a couple of years floating between English Literature and Philosophy in university, I transferred to the University of Victoria’s Writing Program… [read more]
The Shepherdess Life
I realised by the July of our first year here in Normandy, when the grass was thigh high, that I was going to have to mow the meadow. The orchard is planted… [read more]
Tarmac Meditations #22 — Into the Silence
June 21, 2010 I’m on the road, up country, out of town. When you run by the ocean in the rain, before sunrise, is there any good reason to listen to… [read more]
Girl Meets Canada: Blackberry Sunrise
The ongoing story of a girl and her van on an epic journey across Canada. Day 16 (Tues, May 25th) I need to mention two more things about Hope before… [read more]
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Skull Sale
One of the things I love most about photography is that you don’t have to go far and wide to find beautiful photos; you can find them anywhere. Often they are right under your nose. This skull has been hanging around our home for many years —... [Read more]
There is No “I” in Discipline
Peter Miles takes a hilarious yet insightful look at the excuses behind Writers Block and decides the answer to overcoming it is simple, but not what most writers want to hear. [Read more]
The Shepherdess Life
On her farm in Normandy, France, Julia McLean feeds lambs, evaluates rams, and takes the modern-day shepherdess life in good stride. [Read more]
Tarmac Meditations #22 — Into the Silence
A runner discovers that the sounds of the early morning in the rain beat out any iPod playlist. [Read more]
Girl Meets Canada: Blackberry Sunrise
The ongoing story of a girl and her van on an epic journey across Canada. Day 16 (Tues, May 25th) I need to mention two more things about Hope before we can all move on. #1 Angie and I went for a walk along the river and we saw the miraculous Jesus Ducks.... [Read more]
Why You Hear Gunfire in Kabul
This week, helicopter pilot Allan Cram discovers the safety and security manual he says his crew should have received when they first arrived in Afghanistan. Better late than never? Maybe not in a country in the midst of war, where every common type of gunfire is identified in a manual. [Read more]
Tarmac Meditations #21 — Ultra
A runner trains for two long runs, back to back, and contemplates the sanity of "the ultra". [Read more]
Balloons and Covered Bridges: An Insider’s Guide to Sussex, New Brunswick
Sussex, New Brunswick is a town well worth visiting for its covered bridges reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County, murals, funky shops, military history and the annual fiesta of hot air balloons. [Read more]
One Individual Can and Does Make a Difference
It sounds trite, but there are individuals out there who, despite common practice and the vagaries of government, do make a difference — Bequia’s turtle man Ortin King is one of those. [Read more]
Buddhism as Technology
Many people believe Buddhism is just another belief-based religion but our newest author Rick Bateman says there is nothing spiritual about Buddhism. Buddhism, he asserts, is concerned only with the here and now. [Read more]
Sheena Iyengar On the Art of Choosing: TED Video
Have you ever had trouble make a choice? Would you ever let someone choose for you? Should you? Sheena Iyengar has studied how we make choices and and how we feel about the choices we make. In this TED video, she provides fascinating insight into how we make the choices that build our lives. [Read more]
Running But Not Running Away
I made a decision earlier this year to evolve. I don't think we are, at our core, capable of really changing. We are who we are. But we can evolve — move forward. Add to our lives and walk away from negative habits, decisions, people — anything...I decided to tackle my list one thing at a time. Running was a close second to giving my marriage a second chance. [Read more]
No, Your Mean Girls Probably Didn’t Peak in High School
Is it is myth that Mean Girls left their best days behind them in high school? We might wish they all turned into has-been uglies but wishing doesn't always make it so. [Read more]
Another Door Opens — Meeting Our New Puppy Rizzo
Eric Brad recently dealt with the death of his dear old dog Vince. Was he ready for a new puppy? But together Eric and his wife show that the heart is ever expandable, and they are already head over heels in love with their new puppy, Rizzo. [Read more]
Tarmac Meditations #20 — Alone Together
Runner, writer and photographer Michael Lebowitz reflects that what each of us does alone brings us together, binds us to one another, makes us whole. [Read more]
Postcard from Jonesport, Maine: Are Fishermen Lonely?
While spending time in a small fishing town, Julie wonders if life is lonely or lovely with so little to do. [Read more]
Girl Meets Canada: Monkey Lovin’
The ongoing story of a girl and her van on an epic journey across Canada. I’m not going to try to make this a funny story, because I’m pretty sure no matter how I spin it, it will only ever be funny to me, my sister Angie, and our mom. To... [Read more]
