It was dusk, And I decided to wander off the beaten path, the one that was taking me safely back home, without much adventure. I came across tiny footprints imprinted in the soft snow, and followed the clues to a large open field, guided by trees reaching into the sky, striving to be none other [...]
Yesterday afternoon I went skating near my house at the Kanata Beaver Pond. There is something about the motion of skating that is meditative, going around in circles, over and over and for some reason never wanting to stop. I even played with the hockey stick and puck that were left there by some kids, [...]
It was a gorgeous day today, sunny and only -3 degrees! (balmy for January in Ottawa). In the afternoon, my Mom and brother went shopping, my Dad took a nap, and I decided to take a long walk. Well initially I thought it would be a short one, but I ended up walking and exploring [...]
Often times we think that things should be different than they are. 'If only' this wasn't happening right now, or if that person acted differently, then we would feel better, happier, more fulfilled. Something that I try to remind myself of is that everything is exactly as it should be. There is perfection in the [...]
Autumn is here.... and the leaves crunching beneath my feet make me think of passion, poetry, and play. I wrote this poem a few years ago about how life is like a play, and we all play our part on this dazzling world stage. Thank you to one of my students for coming up with [...]
learning how to be okayish again, one booze-free day at a time
What Lies Beneath It All?
A breathtaking journey around the world, crossing oceans and mountains... You decided to go!
Awakening the spirit through baring my soul
