Recently, a friend from Alberta came to spend a few days with us. Her daughters came up with this great idea as a gift for Christmas 2023. She hasn’t been here at all since we moved in 2011 (and not… Read more
A Story
It’s a treat
Most often when we refer to a treat, our mind immediately goes to food particularly something that may be sweet or decadent (like my homemade dairy-free chocolate & nut covered oatmeal cups). But a treat is also an event or… Read more
General, Photography Project
Year of the Square
Whether it’s cool to be square — or not — I’m doing it anyway. In an effort to get back to photographing more (and posting here on my website), I’ve decided to take on a photo project. You guessed it…. Read more
General
Leaving Stagnation behind
There are moments in life when we are reminded that we are unfinished, that the story we have been telling ourselves about who we are and where our life leads is yet unwritten. Such moments come most readily at the… Read more
General
After the farmers market
Pleasantly cool, a spring fragrance in the air, people milling about, some visiting, a local musician singing some of my old favourite tunes. That’s how my morning began as I entered our local farmers market this morning. I get an… Read more
A Little Beauty, General
Morning walk
Best part of the walk? The sweet fragrance of the bursting Aspen and Cottonwood leaves. That is one of the most pure and delightful scents in Mother Nature at this time year. We had the trail mostly to ourselves, coming… Read more
Books Diane Recommends
Satiety
Satiety. n. the state of being or feeling satiated. — to an extent beyond what is desired. For those of you wondering about the cryptic opening, it’s my way of summing up the ‘food as medicine’ journey my husband and… Read more
General
Leaving knives in the drawer
I am taking control of my health. I’m not young anymore. I’ve already had a stroke — and worked very hard to recover. I’ve had type 2 diabetes and reversed it with food. I’m having all kinds of health issues… Read more