Travel near to go far

I woke up Saturday morning with a heavy heart. Disappointment, anger, sadness, irritation, and feeling annoyed on top of a … More

Our First “Real” Overnight of the Season

I have the word “real” in quotations because aside from sleeping in my backyard a few weekends ago, Friday night … More

I finished setting up camp at 9 o’clock at a fine little spot not far from Flamingo Crossing, also known … More

I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More

Last week I gave a presentation at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba entitled The Backpack Chronicles: The path to sobriety and … More

I have been occupied with working on a project that is an extension of my blog, which is why I … More

Bear Hug woke me up just before ten on Saturday morning to let me know he had made coffee. I … More

I surrounded myself with nature this morning. Red, oranges, and yellows mixed in with browns and greens greeted me along … More

I hiked and camped at Riding Mountain National Park a few weeks ago with a group. Like all trips to … More

I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at … More