We are in Manning Park, BC, enjoying some downtime in a chalet at the resort here, our third annual stay. We are nothing if not creatures of habit! This is a full family affair, with both adult sons and the older son’s girlfriend/partner. Rounding out the party are their 12-week-old puppy (a lab/husky mix) and … Continue reading Vacation with Dogs and Canine Epilepsy
Life
When I’m Sixty-Four
I’ve had this song playing in my head… because yesterday was my 64th birthday! Rather than the original version, I thought I’d post this one I found online. Great harmonies! https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=37&v=ve-LBM5iBS4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo My husband and I just came back from a 2-night getaway to Whistler for my birthday and for a much-needed break from work for … Continue reading When I’m Sixty-Four
Memories of Servetus
https://www.instagram.com/p/C64h7DJsdsM/?img_index=4 It’s still so hard to believe that Servetus is gone. This week I saw the pictures of RA in his pink evening jacket and thought how much Serv would have appreciated them. (He is looking very handsome, again!) It might even have lead to one of her famous “Places I would like to kiss … Continue reading Memories of Servetus
Saying Goodbye to a Fellow Blogger
It is with great sadness that I share the news that a well-respected fellow blogger and Armitage fan has died. Servetus, the blogger at Me + Richard Armitage for the last 14 years, succumbed to cancer in mid-April. I was privileged to have considered Serv a friend and will greatly miss her friendship, insight, knowledge, wit, … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Fellow Blogger
Winery Tour
Yesterday, we took a drive (around an hour and a quarter each way) to the Naramata Bench wine country to try some places we hadn't been before. First, though, the requisite stop at the local coffee shop for an iced mocha for the road! Our first true stop was Deep Roots Winery, a family-owned winery, … Continue reading Winery Tour
What is the etiquette….
About pumicing one’s feet on the beach? Eww. Just saying…
Back in My Happy Place
I'm back in Osoyoos, BC again, for my annual beach vacation. I've been so looking forward to taking a full break from work -- no projects to work on and most importantly... no emails! Just time to do whatever the day brings. I feel like I could probably just post the same pictures every year … Continue reading Back in My Happy Place
Happy Easter!
Getaway Recap
Tuesday evening, I started my solo getaway, which has become a bit of an annual tradition. After the hectic budget season at work, I really need that downtime to just do whatever pleases me. Usually, I try to do some planning for the future, but this year felt like a lengthy meditation -- I really … Continue reading Getaway Recap
Getaway
Lots of good motivational stuff at https://www.instagram.com/warrior_goddess_training/?hl=en Tuesday after work, I'm heading out for a much-needed solo trip to one of my happy places. Check out the livestream video below. (Preferably during daylight hours lol. We are Pacific Standard Time.) My to-do list for the three days? Rest and relaxation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NveskAtF9cI
I'm Feeling This 