Explorations in the Canadian Rockies
Canada’s west-central Rockies have changed dramatically in the two centuries since David Thompson’s time.
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Should We Stay or Should We Go?
When we first moved to this house I was convinced we’d never move. I wrote: “At some point you have to take a deep breath, … Read more
How's Your Inner Life These Days?
Today instead of a Wednesday links post I’ve decided to write a regular post with a few links thrown in. —- Over the past few … Read more
The Cowichan Garry Oak preserve
I’ve been wanting to visit the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since we moved here, but as an endangered ecosystem it’s … Read more
Rooted in Place: A literary tour of Canada’s geography
My sister recently asked me if there were any books I’d recommend to a friend of hers who was moving to Inuvik. Books about the … Read more
Colouring the Landscape
I was reading a post at The Last Word on Nothing which included a quote that really resonated with me: The real voyage of discovery … Read more
