My Valentine Postbox

“People become good by doing good; it is rare that a person is good by nature alone. Goodness does not exist so one can make use of it. Goodness does not flow from a place of weakness but one of power.” ~ Robert Dziekanski (the Polish gentleman who died at the hands of Canadian RCMP…

It was a casual and cloudy drive back to Calgary. Thankfully uneventful, apart from our little detour into Banff. With time on our hands, we decided that this was as good a time as any to explore the world-renown Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This gorgeous old historic mountain retreat sits on the edge of the…

I don’t get it?? In, out, in, out, in out, in out …. what do you want?? Of course, I am speaking of Tsumi … the ever-changing Siamese cat who can’t make up her mind on whether she wants to be inside or outside. Again, this morning within a 2 hour span, I had let…

I ventured into Antigua by chicken bus. Another great experience in seeing new country on my own discovery. With nothing but time on my hands, I flitted around both the artisan and food market. Amazing craftspeople and hard-cord vendors. Escaping the barking pleas for their wares takes a whimsical hand at not showing too much…

I had the ole dukes out and polished up especially for today. 🙂 Boxing Day: Canada’s most popular shopping day of the year. Can you say 1/2 price?! I was quite surprised and delighted by slaDE~s enthusiasm to venture out with me (the first time I’ve been shopping on the 26th in many many years,…

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…