When we discovered that our favourite thrift store in Gibsons is closed on Mondays, Peter and I decided to go on a short hike instead. This was one he had had never done before and hike is perhaps a generous term for it although there was a fair bit of uphill. We headed to Porpoise… Continue reading Porpoise Bay Hike
Isn't it kind of crazy that this: Can become this: Baking pies has always seemed to me the epitome of domesticity. Good pie crust seems like such a simple thing but it is not an easy achievement. I've tried a number of different recipes and I think this apple pie was one of my more… Continue reading Stories about Pie
Since I've started this blog I've received hundreds of comments. Hundreds of spam comments that is. (I've received real comments from actual people too and those are far, far better. Keep 'em coming!) Many of them don't make sense, many of them tell me about supposed missed opportunities, some of them are funny/weird and I… Continue reading Some Spam Tastes Better Than Others
Lately... Jellyfish are throwing themselves to a certain death on the rocks. I'd feel bad about it but jellyfish are jerks. The weather continues to be amazing. The beach gets quieter and quieter though now that the weekend folks/holidayers aren't around. That heron didn't stick around to hang out with us but did leave behind… Continue reading Summer Holds On
Some things are different when you live in a small town. I'm learning to adjust to the lack of anonymity you have when you live in a town of approximately 8, 500 people (that's rounding up). Since I don't know that many people yet I still find it charming to run into an acquaintance downtown.… Continue reading Small Town Perils
The above title is quoted from the Nicene Creed, a statement of belief I learnt as a child in the Anglican church. Here's a true story: I repeated this creed in church long before I ever knew what it really meant. When we got to this line, I wouldn't say it. I thought it meant… Continue reading “One holy, catholic, and apostolic Church”
This is a bit of an overdue post but I guess now I can say I was waiting for summer to end in order to give you a more complete overview (or something like that!). I've done some good thrifting since moving to the Sunshine Coast in July and I'd like to share some of… Continue reading Thrifting on the Sunshine Coast
So...my camera broke yesterday. It was sad. Turns out, it doesn't end so well if I fall directly on it. It does still take pictures but the view screen is busted. Which means I have to hold the camera up to my face to take a picture. This isn't necessarily a hardship but it's definitely… Continue reading A Lesson I Don’t Want to Learn
If August means apples then the beginning of September means blackberries. This time last year Peter and I were still in Victoria. We decided to pick blackberries and headed to the park nearest our home. We did not find a single blackberry. Though delicious, blackberries are an invasive species to BC and so a lot… Continue reading Welcome to September
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