Get in Bed!😴Sleep Makes you Happy
Well, sleep helps fight of depression, anxiety and the stresses of our modern world. The quest for a good night’s sleep seems more challenging than ever. Yet, the impact of sleep on our mental health is profound
Love Your Wounded Heart: Unleash the Power of Inner Strength
Hurt Hare Step one is loving the wounded animal crying inside. I haven’t figured out any of the other steps yet, but I plan to! First off, Love your Wounded Heart! Knowing that we have pain, that
Webs of Worry: What Anxiety Feels Like
This poem wrote me this afternoon. I’m off sick, physically ill. A cold I caught from my child’s daycare for sure. This afternoon I drank a coffee. The caffeine inspired me but the lack of energy stalled
We Need Not Apologize – An Expression of Female Strength
I wrote this poem about Expression of Female Strength in January of 2013. After sharing with my mom she reminded me that it was 10 years to the day of my own sexual assault. Ten years more,
The Truth About Happiness – 5 easy steps
The server places an Americano Misto on the café table next to my computer gently. So gently that I hardly notice and stay extra focused on my typing. She knows my routine and I like that. I’m at my
From Village to Delta: My Authentic Encounter with Botswana’s Richness
This is a letter written on December 28th, 2010 from The Old Bridge Backpackers in Maun, Botswana. The letter was intended for close friends and family. On advice my my papa, and after lots of wonderful feedback
Botswana: My First Impressions
This is a column written for publication in my hometown local newspaper, The Grand Falls Windsor Advertiser. I wrote this during my first week in Botswana. This post is the first public viewing of this article. ____________________________
A new Tradition – December Days off
Pete’s milestone birthday was approaching and I loved thinking of all the different things we do, places we could go, and houses we could rent. I found some beautiful places for far more than we were willing
The Feast of Pete. A Happy Birthday Menu.
Stealcut Oatmeal Breakfast 1 cup steel cut oats3 cups waterHeat in Pressure Cooker for 4 minutesLet pressure decrease naturallyStir in:3 tablespoons of Peanut Butter1 Banana1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 handful of blueberries per personTop withHemp HeartsRoasted and Salted
Feast Of St. Francis Xavier
December 3rd, 2020. Also known as X-Ring Day for almost everyone in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Today is the day many receive the coveted ‘ring’. The X-Ring is the only university ring that requires a degree to purchase.
First Family Camping Trip
We have been preparing to camp at Ruckle Park. We organized our gear, bought a new tent, a baby sleeping bag for Juno, and a few other necessities. I planned the menu and I could barely sleep
Haiku for a Tent
I have a green tent that I have loved for many years. From MEC, ultralightweight, space for three people, and packs down small enough to carry on your back. I’ve backcountry camped at Kejimkujik, and Gros Morne
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Fiercely Looking Forward
“Join Pete and Juno on their serene morning strolls at Clover Point, as they witness the majesty of soaring eagles and embrace the beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in the poignant reflections on life, courage, and the
Bloom Where you’re Planted
There are my mother’s familiar words. I heard them dozens of times while she was trying to guide me through my late teens and twenties. I lived and travelled to many places, always searching for something —