“Where are your manners? What would the Queen say?” The Queen always referenced HMR Queen Elizabeth II. She was the Queen of our coins, exquisite hats, and good manners. She was a lady. The gold standard of manners. My mother was determined that my sister, my cousin, and I would also be ladies. That if need be, we wouldContinue reading “A Cuppa with The Queen”
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Family Tradition at the PNE
As a kid growing up in Vancouver, the annual Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) was greeted with great anticipation and excitement. It had something for everyone from kids to grandparents. Buying tickets and lining up to win the PNE Prize Home was the first requirement for my mum, her siblings, and my Nanny Keenan. As was crossing your fingersContinue reading “Family Tradition at the PNE”
A Perfect Sturgeon Moon
“Many, many moons ago”, I saw my first moon. The old expression of my mother and her mother, captures the cyclical nature of time quite perfectly. I love the moon as much, or perhaps even more than the sun. On special “moon” days, I have gotten on my bike to find the perfect place to watchContinue reading “A Perfect Sturgeon Moon”
My Dad At the Cabin
Sitting in his spot, on the couch by the window, Looking out on the lake, Clouds hovering low, The juniper berries on the table reminiscent of the gin and tonics I mixed for him as a child, Playing bartender. Considering the rocky path leading up toward Carson Peak, To God, Or at least to theContinue reading “My Dad At the Cabin”
Dandelion Dreams – Early Retirement Opportunities
One year into early retirement and I am learning things that surprise me. And it’s exciting. We shroud retirement with statistics like “death after two years.” I watched my father diminished with the replacement of “Dr. Dyck” with regular ole’ “Peter” or Pete.” And yet, I am the lucky recipient of the early retirement buy-out, a pension from havingContinue reading “Dandelion Dreams – Early Retirement Opportunities”
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