Finding a new author that I enjoy reading is a little like visiting a really cool city for the first time. You’re excited, you’re so happy you’ve come, you’re a little overwhelmed by all the exploration you have ahead of you. You go home or you finish your book and you keep those fond memories.… Continue reading Book Review – The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon
Responsible Plant Owners
Our view these days. (Also - the calm before the crazy storm last night!) You know who's thriving throughout all our moving around these days? Vern the Asparagus Fern! Vern is a champ. He's growing like crazy and we moved him to a bigger pot this week. Peter and I are very proud that we've… Continue reading Responsible Plant Owners
A B.C. Day Post
August! August means apples! At least, for some reason, it does to me. I eat apples all year round but this is the time of year they start appearing on trees in this part of the world. I have some big life news to share... I took a big girl step this weekend and I… Continue reading A B.C. Day Post
Book Review – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Moving day. Again. Thankfully, moving from a place you've been housesitting for a month is much easier than real, full on moving. I've loved our time in Roberts Creek; I'll miss the little community here, the beaches, and our doggy friends. But I'm excited for the next step and shifting from Roberts Creek to Sechelt… Continue reading Book Review – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Olympic Bodies
Yesterday I watched some of the Olympic coverage on TV. I don't follow any sport particularly closely, just whatever's on. That's how I ended up watching synchronized diving yesterday afternoon. By the way, kind of a bizarre sport. I'm a terrible diver and I'm not terribly co-ordinate so I'm super impressed by anyone who can… Continue reading Olympic Bodies
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
I went to see The Dark Knight Rises last night with Peter and a friend. As we took our seats in the dimly-lit theatre, I had a moment of fear. What if? What if someone here decides to emulate the horrific crime in Aurora, Colorado? Where would I hide? What would I do? Maybe I… Continue reading He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Some Recent Adventures
It's been a busy week or so. Here's some stuff that happened. A snail hitched a ride on our car. (2 points if you can tell where we were when this picture was taken.) We watched the rain over Nanaimo from Roberts Creek pier. We got some rain too but it… Continue reading Some Recent Adventures
Art and Christianity – some book recommendations
Following my last post, I thought I'd mention some books that I like that deal with spirituality/faith in a real manner. Some of them are Christian authors, some are definitely not. I don't necessarily agree with the opinions put forth in all of these novels but I think each one is well-written and honest. Les… Continue reading Art and Christianity – some book recommendations
The Controversy of Christian Art
Converge Magazine, a Vancouver-based Christian magazine, currently has a series about Christian art. I find this fascinating as it brings up numerous questions - about art, about faith, and about myself. I'm a writer. I'm a Christian. When I tell people I'm a writer they often ask what I write about. If I say that… Continue reading The Controversy of Christian Art
A Phone Conversation Last Night
Me: (answering the phone) Hello, Karissa speaking. Guy calling on the phone: Hello, can I speak to your parent, please? (Okay, so that's a little odd but we are housesitting and I think perhaps he's looking for the folks who actually live here and he thinks I'm their daughter. They don't have a daughter but… Continue reading A Phone Conversation Last Night
Karissa Reads Books 