Category: Me

Yes, exactly right here.

I turned forty last Friday, and to celebrate I went night-snowshoeing with B. and  M. at Cypress Mountain (followed by fondue at Hollyburn Lodge). After the festivities of the previous weekend (cabaret and friends staying and dinner party), a quieter and more activity-oriented birthday… Continue Reading “Yes, exactly right here.”

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Always working on something: myself and making.

In class this semester I have the privilege of sitting across from one of the most insufferable people I have ever met (I also have the very real privilege of sitting beside one of the nicest guys ever – but that’s not so interesting… Continue Reading “Always working on something: myself and making.”

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Puzzles and patterns.

Today is one week from forty. And five hours from the cabaret we are having at our little house this evening –  not to mention friends coming to town and birthday dinner tomorrow night! I started a new cardigan project last night – dark… Continue Reading “Puzzles and patterns.”

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Gab and gifts.

I don’t write about being a union steward very often – the person in the workplace who marshals people through difficult discussions, grievances, and disciplinary procedures on a near-daily basis…. It’s part of my commitment to civil society, really. My volunteer effort. My desire… Continue Reading “Gab and gifts.”

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All of what is me right now.

I’ve just got to start with family-member bragging time today because my niece turned one on the weekend and took her first three steps.  To me! Which was resulted in one very surprised looking baby and a round of applause from her parents, Brian… Continue Reading “All of what is me right now.”

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