I just got back from a glorious mini-holiday to the heart of the Rocky Mountains with one of my dearest girl friends of all time. We hiked, we toured Lake Louise and took in the ice carving festival, we sipped hot cocoa, we watched weird independent films and stayed up late eating junk food, … [Read more...]
Calgary – We’re Open!
I am going to spin away from my green focus for tonight. Two weeks ago, I posted about the devastating Southern Alberta Flood. Today was the kickoff to the Calgary Stampede, and I have to say, I have never felt prouder to be a Calgarian than I have in the past couple of weeks. Our city - heck, our … [Read more...]
2013 Alberta Floods
I've been struggling with this post since yesterday morning. I knew I had to say something, but what? What can be said about this truly awful event? I'm sure you've all heard about it, the news has been on this like dirt on my toddler's shirt. There have been tweets and facebook statuses and news … [Read more...]
We Are Not Wildrose
I've lived here for nigh on fifteen years and I'm still baffled by the politics of this place. As a civic-minded individual, I've voted in every single election for which I've been eligible to vote - following my conscience every single time. In Alberta, that means that I've never ever (not even … [Read more...]
Top Five for Family Fun
So my sister Jen and her kids have been visiting me here in Calgary for a week. That's wonderful for all of us: first of all, our kids get to see their cousins, which, because of the distance, has become a once or twice a year event. Secondly: my sis and I get to spend time together. Thirdly: they … [Read more...]
Pics from Calgary trip 2009
We're back home and settling back into the routine of camp, soccer, swimming and lounging. Here are some pics and highlights from our recent trip out west: My niece in Calgary is only 5 weeks older to the Baby; these two little munchkins had lots of fun climbing, crawling, and dismantling the … [Read more...]