Before my parents passed away, I was a family caregiver, from a distance. Mom and Dad lived half a country away, in southern Ontario. They lived apart, although in the same city. I would visit multiple times a year (as would my siblings, who also lived at a distance), usually a week or two at […]
Good-bye to Warren Argo and Bob Boardman: May your spirits live on!
One of my favourite events is the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, located at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, and not all that far from my home in Victoria. Fiddle Tunes is a celebration of music, dance, tradition and community. I’ve attended a number of times, and previously posted the many reasons […]
Caring to live with others: A new cohousing community is forming in Victoria
Building community is hard work. So imagine you are living in a housing complex with 32 neighbours, people whom you care about, socially network, share resources, collaborate on decisions and tasks, practice sustainability, and just plain be in good relationship with. That’s what lies ahead for you if you become a member of the Fernwood […]