I had never heard of the Tokyo-based designer, Rei Kawakubo, whose work is on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Checking out any gallery of…
Rei Kawakubo Gets You Thinking Outside The Box
Desert X’s Installation Art Inspires This Writer
As a writer, I’m always looking for new inspiration, and found it at Desert X, an installation art exhibit in the Palm Springs area, where my husband Robert and I…
Upcoming Events in Campbell River and Vancouver’s North Shore
Now that I’m back from our trip to California (photos to follow soon), I’m gearing up for a few upcoming events. One is at the end of this month and…
A Writer Takes Stock In February
As a writer, I’ve enjoyed February so far, even though the early weeks brought some disappointment. It was a rough winter by Pacific Coast standards. We normally get little snow,…
Finding Treasure At An Indie Author Book Fair
Indie Author Book Fair This morning, I participated in an Indie Author Book Fair at the West Vancouver Library in British Columbia. It’s an event that indie authors love as…
A Writer’s Post Conference Blues Brought On By The American Election
A Fabulous Conference After attending the recent Surrey International Writers Conference, you wouldn’t think I’d come down with post conference blues. Not when it was such a fabulous event. It’s the…
Along Came A Gardener
I’ve decided to take a side trip and write a non-fiction book, called Along Came A Gardener. I’ll be combining my love of gardening with what I’ve learned during my…
Jelly Bean Houses and Other Delights in St. John’s, Newfoundland
First Impressions Last month, I took a break from my writing and travelled back east with my husband Rob. After visiting our daughter and family in Toronto, we flew via…
What Makes For A Good Father?
What makes for a good father? Because I’ve been blessed with having one who did not disappoint, I can shed some light on the subject. A Few Key Points He’s…
Heroes In Our Midst
As a writer, I’ve been inspired to write about events in life that matter, whether they be small or large. In today’s world, with dangers magnified by the media and…