I'm retired and supposedly have all the time in the world. But why spend it in a hot kitchen? My retirement strategy included the decision to do it in summer, and although technically spring, the weather has cooperated beautifully.  My traditional cabbage roll recipe always turns out well, and this cheaty version may not look…

That's what I learned on my last day of work. And you can't expect to leave without tears. It was hectic right to the end, so although I have handed my office over to my wonderful replacement, I have a few hours to do from home. The celebrations were lovely, a community reception and dinner…

All I can say is I'm relieved our trek on the Camino is over three months away because that will give me plenty of time to lose this footwear. This new boot has better grip than my last one, perfect for an invitation to join friends for a day on the water. I know, I…

I'll just come right out and say it. I have an issue as a chair rescuer. You know those chairs, left at the end of the driveway with a hand written free sign taped to the back? When it comes to those, I have very little resistance, but only for ones that aren't upholstered or…

One day down and 13 to go on round two of treatment for H Pylori. I was one of the lucky 20% who don't respond to the first go at medication for this crazy infection. This regimen requires 22 pills per day, 20 being antibiotics with all the associated side effects. Once again no alcohol,…

For many years our house was female dominated. Two girls, one boy, C and I. Alas, the girls have grown up and moved away while B has moved back in, bringing with him one full time suite mate and sequential male visitors. At times I feel like a fraternity mother.  The plus side is they…

When C walks in the door in five hours or so he will be officially retired. The party's been had, the speeches done, the gifts received, his working career is over in a nice way. He is ready. Not sure I am, but we have exciting times ahead.  He has worked the past 17 years…

Remember those, you long term knit bloggers? Sandy doesn't appear  to be blogging, but the Saturday Sky is her legacy. In her honour here's a Saturday sky taken last week near Pitt Meadows, on our way back from the six mile mini trek around Barnsten Island. Located in the middle of of British Columbia's Fraser…

is another's painting subject: That one took a long time to paint. Don't know why. But I'm happy with it. On the knitting side, my Occupational Therapist made me a teensy weeny custom thumb splint which will hopefully allow some pain-free knitting.

It's official, I've lived over half my life in Canada – 50.4% of my life has been based north of the 49th parallel. Oh the differences! Spelling, pronunciation, math, taxes, medical systems, all in all it's worked out well for us. Taxes and social security benefits might be higher in the US, education and medical…