Even though I am an extrovert, I feel I have become a lone wolf over the past 3 to 4…
End of 2020 Reflection
Welcome to the end of 2020. It will not be missed but it will surely be remembered. While looking through…
Preparing for a Long, Dark Winter
My clinical depression met my covid depression earlier this year and now covid depression is preparing to meet my seasonal…
Second Annual Shameless Circle Fundraising Dinner
I cradled my black and red high heels in my hands and reminisced about the events that I had worn…
Mantario South to Caribou East
When talking about my hiking and backpacking pace, I joke that I am an overweight asthmatic. It is also the…
The Seasons of Life
Prior to meeting my husband, Bear Hug, I was not overly interested in having my own kids. I did not…
What is it about Hunt Lake Trail?
There is something about Hunt Lake Trail in the Manitoba Whiteshell that calls to me to conquer mental and physical…
Lovely Little Weekend
Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the…
Closing a Chapter
There comes a point in life where we need to respect ourselves enough to move on. The memories left behind…
Risk Management in the Outdoors
Trails in Southern Manitoba are bursting at the seams with new-to-the-outdoors explorers. While it is great that people are going…
