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My Love Affair with National Parks began in 1981. I met Steve that year while we were studying at UVic. His summer job was in Banff as a National Park Warden. He said, “Come riding horses in the m … read more

Steven and I bought a new boat last week. It’s big, it’s powerful and you can dive off the swim deck and get back on it easily. It is an extravagance for us but what joy, relax and peace it is bringin … read more

For all of the years I can remember I have celebrated Canada Day. I would spend time in gratitude for my life here in this amazing country over good food, often sunny weather and celebrate.This year … read more

Here at Newport Beach we live with the bears. They are born here, die here and they spend their spring eating here. This year there was a newborn cub and it was presented by its mother early in April. … read more

My childhood was spent in the wilds of the Sayward Valley where in the spring one could lay beneath a salmon berry bush and experience the sun shine through transparent orange berries. On the clay ban … read more