Beautiful Moments Beyond COVID-19 These COVID-19 days are impossible to get respite from as our very way of life has adapted in an effort to minimize the spread of the virus. There is, however, beauty all around me on Vancouver Island. I can catch my breath while feeling gratitude for its awe-inspiring scenery. S, ❤️
Half Marathon Training – Week 10 – Plantar Fasciitis Continues to Halt Running & Finding My Exercise Groove During These COVID-19 Days
28 Weeks to Half Marathon My goal is to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. Sunday – Bike Ride Along The SeaWalk The SeaWalk is a beautiful stretch along Campbell River’s eastern shore with a view of Quadra Island and the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia’s mainland….
Hope ~ Poem by Margie – When The Heart Speaks
Fellow blogger Margie wrote this poem for me, right there in the moment, after reading my blog about everyone having a story, a personal struggle during these COVID-19 days. I wanted to share her poem, not only for its talented imagery of hope, but also for the reason that everyone, especially now, needs some hope!…
COVID-19: Everyone Has A Story
Collective Grief Since the beginning of this pandemic, I struggled with its reality while adhering to hand washing and social distancing. I followed government directed health protocols while traveling for March Break from Nova Scotia to British Columbia to be with my husband who is preparing to sell our house there this spring. I work…
Georges P. Vanier Junior High School’s Video of “Friends” Theme Song During COVID-19 School Closures
Positives From The Pandemic As we all learn to adapt to these unprecedented times, there are great positives that rise to the surface as we dig deep to make the best out of unusual circumstances! School closures are a huge adaptation for administration, faculty, support staff, students and parents. Suddenly, all over the world, educators…
Half Marathon Training – Week 9 – Plantar Fasciitis Continues to Halt Running, Adapting Exercise Habits During These COVID-19 Days With Indoor, Low Impact, High Cardio Exercise & We Bought a Bike!
29 Weeks to Half Marathon My goal is to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. Sunday – Tuesday Not much going on these days, as I sunk into a bit of a funk. I did get out for a few walks and worked on the front yard….
55 Rules For Love – Rule #18 – Don’t Use Comparisons
Don’t Use Comparisons This is sure death to the relationship. There are, in my thoughts, three ways to compare: Comparing your marriage to another couple’s seemingly “perfect” marriage Comparing yourself to your spouse’s past partners Comparing your current partner to a partner of yours in the past My Musings On This… I have struggled with…
Halifax to Campbell River – March Break and Beyond as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March Break – 14th-22nd For March Break, I traveled with our dog Pooh Bear from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, British Columbia to be with my husband Michael, who is readying our home to put on the market. The talk of the virus was everywhere during my flights. I washed my hands so many times…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #17 – Allow A Small Amount of Jealousy
Allow A Small Amount of Jealousy I like this rule – because I believe a wee bit of jealousy is healthy in a relationship. Within the many dynamic fibers woven into the matrix of a marriage, is the expression of making each other feel the ultimate special. You are important to me, I value you…
Half Marathon Training – Week 8 – Plantar Fasciitis Continues to Halt Running, The COVID-19 Pandemic & My First Time Spinning!
30 Weeks to Half Marathon My goal is to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. Sunday – Tuesday This week – March 15th – 22nd I traveled to Campbell River, British Columbia from our hometown province of Nova Scotia to visit my husband who is preparing the…
