So I’m back home for the holidays, home being Mackenzie, a small town a couple of hours by car past Prince George, for what is supposed to be my last family Christmas in the house that I grew up in. I’ve been thinking a lot about home lately, and what the word home means. For … Read more →

I’ve always had an attachment to animals. Yes, even the stuffed variety. I was an avid collector of beanie babies and bears from all over. They all had names, and personalities, some of my beanie babies were dating, there were families. I basically created a stuffed community.  I even had one little dog, name Tricks … Read more →

Another morning, another adventure. I roll off of my mattress to take a deep breath and begin re-packing. It was Monday, November 7th; I had no idea what time it was, and the only reason I was aware of the date, was because I had another flight to catch. I took a minute to collect … Read more →

I have this great party trick I can do. I tell people I’m a childcare worker, working primarily with children aged between 5 and 8. It catches them off guard every time without fail. I don’t know if it’s because I’m four times the size of any normal child or because as the pictures clearly … Read more →

Here’s what I’ve always known about myself: 1.  I own more pieces of red clothing than anyone else 2.  That I have always done what was expected of me 3.  I get ridiculously scared and anxious when I disappoint people In the past few months, one of the three facts about myself is no longer … Read more →

Ben, Jenna, and Eliot signing in all the way from the stormy town of Ucluelet/Tofino. We don’t have a lot of spare time around here. I’ve managed to slot in a bit of time in between our nightly knitting sessions and the time I put away every night to sit in my lazy boy (Actually … Read more →

The room looked like a comic book fight had happened in it.  Neon explosions lined the walls but instead of saying “Ka-Pow” or “Boom” these stars read “Muffins,” “Baby Animals,” “When my cat snores,” “My best friend.”  These were weapons against a foe much more real then the Two-Face, or Doctor Octopus, or The Joker.  … Read more →

Growing up I wasn’t one of those kids who was certain about what they wanted to be when they were older.   When I played school with my friends, I didn’t jump at the opportunity to be a teacher; when we played house I didn’t fight anyone for the role of mom… you get the picture.  … Read more →

So, last year in February I was somewhat bored.  It was cold, rainy and dark and I had no work as a stonemason. My activities included baking a never ending supply of banana bread, getting strep throat and applying for grants. I was hoping for a grant that would allow me to do some stonework … Read more →

I remember the day I was leaving for Kingston, I had two huge bags and a backpack, and my mom, my sister, and my best friend drove me to the airport.  It was such a strange feeling, I was scared, nervous, and really sad but at the same time excited, while not knowing what to … Read more →