Visible at the Opera

Besides being distracted from some family troubles by a park visit with a very active pre-schooler, Paul and I had the great pleasure of attending West Side Story, the first offering of Vancouver Opera’s 2011-12 season. We’ve…

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Playing in the Park: Good For What Ails You!

 A very good antidote to whatever ails you: playing int the park with an almost three-year old. A risk-taker who nonetheless appreciates a supporting hand  who can lead one on a merry chase and really…

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Doing My Best . . .

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. That expression “A mother is only as happy as her least happy child” is quite true, and I’m hurting for one of mine at the moment. Enough…

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Catch-up: Three Titles

Sorry for the lack of posting, but the paid work does come first . . . and the reading itself which I’m unwilling to give up in order to be able to write about what…

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Fall Colours

 I’m busy marking today, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t wander out in the sunshine with my camera  and share some of the garden’s fall glory with you . . .  Such a distinctive palette…

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