Falling Behind – Part 1

Falling Behind – Part 1

by | Nov 23, 2016

Two young men, between bites of burgers, recount recent travels. As one destination piles atop another, their stories swell. They wear a nonchalant freedom and  I wish I could don their wings, if only for a day. They are at the table beside us, in the Hong Kong...
Travelling With A Friend – Part 2

Travelling With A Friend – Part 2

by | Nov 9, 2016

Have you read – Travelling With A Friend Part 1? The airport McDonald’s is bubbling with energy. People make it through the winding wait with steaming food in hand – they attempt to find chairs and tables in a space overflowing. I find seating for three and arrange...
Travelling With A Friend – Part 1

Travelling With A Friend – Part 1

by | Nov 4, 2016

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” Helen Keller     I press the snooze button. 4:40am. My bed feels cozy, blanket soft. I groan. Who gets up at this hour? I let sleep pull me away. “You better wake up.” My husband interrupts...
To The Bird And Flower Market

To The Bird And Flower Market

by | Oct 22, 2016

My latest find at the Bird and Flower Market – Air Plants “Mom, we’re out of hamster food.” “Then it’s off to the Bird and Flower Market.” A favourite stop. We’ve just returned from our three month tour of Canada and are getting settled in again. Leaving the cloudy...