Storytelling. Fact and fiction. One word at a time.
Packing, Then and Now A friend recently asked for advice on packing for two weeks in northern Europe. Seems simple enough, right? Except... I’ve traveled so much that I have a Google file of packing lists — one for every possible travel scenario. Hotel overnight? Got it.Two months in Greece in the summer? Obviously.Two weeks... Continue Reading →
I found The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich in a free little library at a nearby lake. Inside, I discovered it was an official book for BookCrossing.com—something I didn’t even know existed until that moment. For anyone new to the term, BookCrossing is a community of book lovers who leave books in public places... Continue Reading →
Taking care I loved books so dearly that I read them while keeping them in pristine condition. I was careful about where I read, and if a book ventured out into the world with me, it traveled safely in a Ziploc bag. They often looked untouched. To me, they were tender storytellers, and I treated... Continue Reading →
I'm part of Postcrossing (https://www.postcrossing.com/), an online community for people who love sending and receiving postcards. It’s a small but meaningful way to make the world feel kinder, friendlier, and more connected. I joined while working on a personal goal list—it felt like the perfect fit for me: traveling, writing letters, and forming connections. I... Continue Reading →
Because a portion of my creative being is a multimedia artist I am constantly collecting bits of paper, images, and other two-dimensional curios. These scraps float to the top of drawers and boxes, fall out of books and bags. Sometimes I'm completely surprised when a small piece of the past ends up right in front... Continue Reading →
Sunday night I drove back from the lake with my window down. I don't often do this. It's noisy. I can't hear the radio. My hair blows around. It's annoying. But, for whatever reason, as I drove through the quiet village streets of the lake towards the highway I didn't roll up my window---and I... Continue Reading →
Friends, it's work o'clock after a pretty lusciously lazy summer of very little writing and no teaching. I'm so good with the long rest---and the timely startup. When summer began it was definitely time for a pause. And pause I did. During the pause I went to Invermere BC to do what might be expected... Continue Reading →
On my journey to find trails near and far I found Saw Whet Trail which is pretty near and pretty lovely. This trail is just outside of the town of Lumsden. It's an easy hike that meanders along the creek bordering farmland. I've been watching the huge old barn slowly lose its fight with gravity... Continue Reading →
If you're headed to Toronto, Winnipeg or Regina and have a sweet tooth, check these out. Life is Sweet, Toronto is an establishment of sugary goodness and the mom-and-pop feel of the place got my attention. As for the health factor—Life is Sweet bakes up delicious, beautiful, simple and clean ingredient cupcakes that somehow carry... Continue Reading →
This is a TikTok trend but it got me thinking. In 2012 at the end of the year of completing 101 things and entering the second year of doing 101 things again (yeah I know, I'm nuts) I was still really floundering to find peace and joy. My friend Mandy asked if I would like... Continue Reading →
Angie Counios 