the lighter side of blogging

SlaDE~ and I finally took the leap … we invested in our health and well-being whilst here in Calgary and bought a family membership to the local gym. Not only is it convenient and pure luxury, it’s only a 5 minute walk away from our apartment. This is absolutely fantastic! No more excuses to not…

I’m not really one for making New Year’s resolutions. This year of 2008 will just be another one, in a long line of moment to moment discoveries, growth spurts and inner explorations, in all realms and sense of the words. I’ve learned that New Year’s resolutions are ultimately just a manner of pledging somewhat spontaneous…

Living well and beautifully and justly are all one thing – Socrates

Yesterday, the day started out beautifully — I found a yoga studio about 10 minutes from my homestay and the teacher was incredible. We practiced on straw mats (like those found at the beach) and in a small room, while listening to the local school band practice only blocks away. I stretched and soared unlike…

Midday arrived all too suddenly … the snow had melted somewhat and icy roads were soggy rather than treacherous. We had arranged to meet my step-sister Lindsey in lake Louis for an afternoon of snowshoeing. Haven’t done that since I was a teen, so we were looking forward to discovering LL and all its delights….