Are You an African Violet?

Are You an African Violet?

The African violet is amazingly resilient – can survive with little water. The perfect plant for those of us that may not be gifted in plant-care – or so I thought. My husband Rick’s Dad (Big Jim) grew them profusely in abundant bloom under ultra-violet light....
What signs do you pay attention to?

What signs do you pay attention to?

How many of us pay attention to signs – driving or otherwise? We drove out to BC early March from Alberta. A snowstorm closed the Coquihalla (ever watch that show “Highway to Hell?”) over the weekend. Rick had been monitoring highway reports and we...
When Main Roads Become Side Roads

When Main Roads Become Side Roads

As January slushes into February, you’ve received a ton of emails with no dearth of solutions in your inbox to be ‘a better you’ and move forward from the ‘year we’d like to forget.’ Any of these resonate? ‘Kiss the trial and error approach goodbye,’ ‘setting your...
Simmer Down or Stirred Up?

Simmer Down or Stirred Up?

Out here in BC where the Chehailus meets the Harrison River, November salmon are spawning in numbers like we haven’t seen in awhile. With a lower water level than usual, tons of fins are visible at the surface. No deep water swimming for these guys. Seagulls have...