Gift From the Sea
One of my all-time favourite books is Ann Morrow Lindbergh's Gift From the Sea. It is an exquisite read! On a two-week vacation by the sea, Lindbergh, a keen adventurer like her husband Charles, writes thoughtfully about the importance of taking time to listen, see,...
“Your One Wild and Precious Life”
I'm in the midst of reading poet and author Mary Oliver's recently published book called Upstream. Oliver is known for her gorgeous poetry that exalts the beauty of the natural world. This equally gorgeous book uncovers the roots of her early love of the outdoors (and...
“The Truth of My Chronology”
The New Year always presents us with a natural point in the busy year to take stock, reflect and perhaps plan for improvements for the coming year. This year is no different. At New Years I went for a lovely, cold, but sun-filled walk downtown Vancouver. I had...