I’ve been involved in the Quadra Village Day planning committee since shortly after moving to my new neighbourhood. What a dynamic group of individuals representing the community, business, the city and local not for profits. In these times of budgetary restraint, it’s wonderful to see a community pull together to produce an entirely FREE family friendly event. … [Read more...]
Soup – Canned or Home-Made?
December 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is something about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day! Especially in the weeks before winter holidays when it seems like everyone (me included) is trying to cram too much (shopping, volunteering, partying, visiting) into too little time. Today between volunteering for Santa’s Breakfast at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre and delivering truffles to @2GlassyLadies at the Moss Street Market Craft Fair; and before the excellent “Little Shop … [Read more...]
In Memorium – Happy 60th Birthday Yves Loran!
October 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
It went zipping by so fast a few days ago, the tweet from @sarahpetrescu. It would have been her dad's 58th birthday, so to honour him she was going to the union meeting, then to light a candle, and toast. That's when it hit me - my late husband's birthday , October 17th, was fast approaching - quick calculation; it would have been his 60th today. And I forgot! So, in honour of Yves Loran.... Yves was a lover of single malt Scotch, judo, … [Read more...]
Arts Cuts Affect Us All
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our local radio station, CFAX 1070, has on online poll “Would significant funding cuts to British Columbia’s arts programs affect you personally?” To me, the results are astonishing – over 60% of respondents indicate that they are not personally affected. And yet, if you have ever attended a live theatre performance, walked through the art gallery, listened to a free outdoor concert, sang in a choir, been a participant at a community … [Read more...]
Solo
June 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Every day I take my small dog for a walk in the neighbourhood – sometimes up the hill to the Garry Oak meadow, sometimes past the temple and around. Yesterday two young girls called out, telling me how pretty she was. A long conversation ensued about the appropriate way to pet a dog, the new baby, soon to be born, whether they were any help to their mom, had they been up the hill to the meadow, their names. As we walked away I reflected and … [Read more...]
