Early morning has always been my favourite time of day. The silence and calm offer such hope and possibility for the day ahead, whether in the dark of winter or the early morning light of the rest of the year. Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part eight)→

One way or another, we have made it through the strangest festive season of our lives and, much to my surprise, I find myself quite cheerful about it all. While I missed the social gatherings that are usually a big Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part seven)→

I needed a spectacular and social way to say goodbye to 2020, despite the limitations imposed by a province-wide lockdown at what can be a cold time of year. Nothing came to mind until the morning of December 30th, when I Continue reading Good riddance, 2020!→

By this time last year, I had begun my annual packing for San Miguel ritual. This weeks-long undertaking involves the making of many lists in my travel book: of the clothes I think I will need, work-related supplies, books I Continue reading It’s been a year→