by pattihenderson | Dec 17, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
The lights of the holiday season amaze me. Whether it is the twinkling variety of a cold, clear night sky, or the human-made kind that pierce even the darkest corner or quietest heart with a warmth that startles and awes, I find light to be magical. This Christmas I...
by pattihenderson | Oct 29, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
As many of you know, I have recently picked up sticks and moved from beautiful British Columbia back to my long-time home, Toronto. This is the fortunate and stunning view I now have from my balcony and I’m gob-smacked and thrilled. Most of you also know that I loved...
by pattihenderson | Sep 17, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
I just returned from my third Terry Fox Hometown Run in lovely Port Coquitlam, the birthplace of Terry Fox. This is an event that is near and very dear to my heart as Terry Fox has been, and always will be, my hero. He selflessly attempted a run across Canada to raise...
by pattihenderson | Sep 10, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
Today is the 82nd birthday of one of my favourite authors, Mary Oliver. Mary writes about the beauty of the natural world and the importance for us to take notice. She writes: “Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” Such simple...
by pattihenderson | Sep 4, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
One of my favourite authors, Anne Lamott, writes: “The movement of grace is what changes us, heals us and heals our world. To summon grace, say ‘Help,” and then buckle up. Grace finds you exactly where you are, but it doesn’t leave you where it found you.” On July...
Hi, I’m Patti, wonderer, wanderer and photographer. During the week I’m a marketer in the publishing industry and on weekends I take to the road to explore this beautiful planet we live on.