About Moira Gardener
“I write because I’m compelled to, it’s a passion. My first recollection of writing is when I was five years old and used the back of a party napkin.”
Moira Gardener's background is eclectic — dentistry, geriatrics, administration and writing. When asked what she writes, she says, “I love it all. It’s whatever strikes me in the moment.”
Growing up as a Canadian in Calgary, Alberta, Moira still loves prairie farms and anything Western. She moved to Canada's Pacific West Coast in 1981 with her husband and enjoys being in one of the most beautiful spots in Canada — Vancouver Island.
Moira published her first article in a local parenting magazine in 1996 – just to see if she could. To date she has done a short stint as a sports columnist, some technical writing for the local health authority, and more recently short human interest pieces in Seaside Times, Senior's Living and the e-zine speakwell.com.
Her training pertaining to writing includes a Diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature, a Web Content Diploma, writing courses at the University of Victoria, numerous workshops and seminars, and simply spending time at the craft.
You can view her short blog posts at Moira- In the Moment
Community Spirit Shown For Small Town Cinema
As the world turns digital it leaves many small cinemas’ going the way of the Dodo bird; but in this race to stay current and keep the experience of movie going as a community event there is one rising star.
Blessings From The Wind
It was early morning and still dark. The wind was at gale force and howling. She was testy today and grabbed the power lines wrapping them around a tree at the head of the driveway.
Bravo Sir Knight
Many have seen the articles in the Canadian press regarding Vincent Gabriel Kirouac. He is our Canadian Knight errant traveling across the vast expanse of Canada in his knightly garb riding his gentle steed Coeur-de-Lion (Lionheart).
Stock Training: A Balanced Dance
In the first article we looked at Julie Carter’s work training stock dogs at Meadow Oak farm. We discovered that successful stock training is about relationship and co-operation. It is the partnership between dog and trainer that makes for … Read more →
Dancing With Sheep
From our ringside seats at the Deep Cove Market on the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia, Canada we watch these amazing border collies do what they were born to do: work. It is a wonderful dance between the sheep and the dogs as choreographed … Read more →
Valentine’s Anniversaries
Valentine’s Day, as corny as it may sound, is my wedding anniversary. I figured with all the hearts and cupids around at that time of year my husband was bound to remember it. Sorry to disappoint all you romantics out there this was not a … Read more →
The Oooh Ahhh Factor
Sometimes it takes a newcomer to the Island to remind us how awesome our community really is. When we live here long enough our island paradise can be taken for granted and we can all too easily forget the Oooh Ahhh factor. You know, like when we … Read more →
How Do I Love Thee?
True love is neither a fairy tale romance nor a block buster chick flick. Moira Gardener reflects on what happens when prince charming dismounts his steed and shares with us everything she has learned about love.
Dwelling in the Rainforest: A Portrait
An inspiring portrait of nature, from a West Coast forest dweller.
Laughter Yoga: Completely Contagious
Yoga is for achieving a state of calm serenity, right? As Moira Gardener discovers when she takes a course in laughter yoga, it’s also for achieving a state of giggles and deep belly laughs.
