I thought this article was awesome! I love it when people take the initiative to do something different, adventurous, and a little crazy. It think all of us would be better off if we had the courage to go against the grain a little more. Hiker eludes bears, hungry skunk on cross-Canada trek So, once you’ve read that and get yourself inspired, what challenge...

Fall has got to be my favourite month – cool and crisp, bright colours, a wonderful scent of dying leaves in the air. Love it, I really do. A couple of weeks ago at the “SoundsAround” liquidation sale my husband was able to pick up a simple (thank goodness) Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2K point and shoot camera for me. I’ve been wanting a simple...

I just got back from a 7-day cruise to Alaska with my parents and siblings.  My folks are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year, and this was part of that celebration. What great fun!  Lots of laughs, beautiful scenery, fabulous ship (Holland America’s “Volendam”) and wonderful service.  A great way to travel, to be sure. ...

On Wednesday I shared the experience I have with walking with a Rosary. Another cool meditation tool for walking is walking a labyrinth. I heard about labyrinth’s a few years back when I got very involved with studying Catholic Mysticism. After that I looked for opportunities to walk one, and while there aren’t many around here, there are a couple...

HAPPY CANADA DAY! Canada Day is here, and I’m celebrating by going “Walkabout”.  Here are the details: Jenolan Caves to Hill End Your Blue Mountains journey begins in Jenolan Caves. Jenolan Caves is home to the oldest discovered open caves in the world, approximately discovered in 1835-49, featuring numerous Silurian marine fossils and...

Well, I’m back after a 10 day visit to Ireland to see my husband’s family.  My mother-in-law recently broke her hip, and we wanted to check in and see how she’s doing. Visiting family in Northern Ireland is not the best way to keep up with weight loss plans!  We stayed with my husband’s sister who’s a fabulous cook.  Thankfully,...