More apocalypse, less angst
I don’t really know what to say about this week except it’s been the saddest one of the whole last year. Between the loss of David Botten (a favourite island musician) to cancer, and the horrific accident which claimed the lives of Chris Straw… Continue Reading “Post # 3225: This saddest of weeks”
Spring continues to unfold around here. Daffodils, crocus, and the arrival of our bare-root fruit trees! Last summer, Brian and I cleared a fairly large spot on one side of our property. It started when I recognized that the ocean spray (a beautiful native… Continue Reading “Post #3224: Planting season”
Despite the fact I have a decent job, returning to it after a few days off is always a bit of drag. There are just so many other things I would rather be doing than my job! And yet I am grateful to have… Continue Reading “Post #3223: A week of work and other things”
This week was *much* better than last; I made it to the finish line on some work stuff and my union AGM which was yesterday. Now I’m on holidays for the next week! But to recap in a bit more detail – last week… Continue Reading “Post #3222: Made it through”
After a really sparky/energetic last week, this one turned out to be a bit difficult on a number of fronts and I am burnt out. Union people are angry, work is piling up, and a really good dog-friend died on Tuesday. It’s left me… Continue Reading “Post #3221: Fiddles on the Beach”