The Joy of Book Lists
This past week I received two opportunities that made my book lover’s heart sing: for 49th Shelf I was asked to put together a list … Read more
I Love Pens
I love pens. Which means I’m picky about the ones I use. I don’t necessarily have to have expensive ones—I’m happy with the basics. But … Read more
What Happened to the Beavers?
It all started with a beaver. It appeared, from somewhere in the marsh behind our house. It built a dam just in front of the … Read more
Rockies Trip!
In the first week of October we went to the Rockies to celebrate (a few days belatedly) our 23rd anniversary. We stayed in Jasper, which … Read more
Edmonton LitFest 2025
Welcome back everyone! It’s time to reboot the blog and come back from hiatus. Even though I don’t feel 100%, I have lots of new … Read more
Happy Fall
Okay I know it’s not officially fall until the 22nd and the autumn equinox, but fall is definitely on the way. The days are shorter, … Read more
Summer Garden Delights
Lately we’ve been spending some time on the front porch enjoying our gardens. They have been a haven for bees this year, and hummingbirds who … Read more
Shaking up our Gardening
When we first moved to our current property, it was a wasteland with few trees and a barren yard. Blackberries and thistles thrived on the … Read more
All Booked Out
It’s been a busy three weeks since my book came out, with podcasts and interviews and signing events. Well before my book came out, back … Read more