Category Archives: Kootenay Life

Ode to Rossland

I work from a home office in this beautiful mountain town in southern British Columbia.  I recently wrote a post about feeling isolated so I thought it only right to also share why most of the time, I am grateful! … Continue reading

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Discover Your Passion

Discover Your Passion was one of the messages Christian Begin shared with a small yet captivated audience at Rossland Mountain Filmfest’s Journey of An Adverture Filmmaker.  Christian gave an animated account of his career from starting out in Quebec, then … Continue reading

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Reflections of a home-based consultant living on the edge of the woods

“Be patient.  Good things come to those who wait.” This is the Chinese fortune cookie wisdom I received Sunday night after eating out in a town nearby.  The town of 10,000 people is the hub of the region I live … Continue reading

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Beyond Graphics…Our Love Journey Continues

Francois and I were married on Saturday, August 6th, 2011.  I used a graphic planning tool to help us see the big picture including all the events from start to finish.  Each week over a period of 5 months we … Continue reading

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Wedding Planning Graphic

I decided to redo my first attempt at a graphic to help plan out my wedding for this summer.  I have many sub-events within one event that spans a few months and different geographies.  My main purpose is to have … Continue reading

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Dining for Women in Rossland

    This post is to share two great things: 1. Dining for Women is a group that originated in the US to support and empower women in developing countries.  Instead of going out for dinner to a restaurant, women … Continue reading

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David Suzuki came to town

Last night I had the honour to listen to David Suzuki, one of Canada’s national heros, in Castlegar, B.C., Canada as part of the Mir Center for Peace Lecture Series.  He is an inspiring and passionate speaker on the environment. … Continue reading

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3 Bears and Random Postings

I was inspired to reinvigorate my blog after the fantastic Northern Voice conference.  There was a fascinating session on if blogging is dead that has led me to believe that no- it’s not dead.  Blogging has a purpose.  For me … Continue reading

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Concerts, Music and Engagement

I went to a concert tonight by Jesse Cook. Besides being an extraordinary musician, he truly engaged his audience.  He got the entire room to talk, clap, cheer, hum, dance and eventually sing.  This was quite a feat for a … Continue reading

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Houses, Trust and Knowledge Management

I am buying my first house.  I am told by family and friends that this is one of the biggest decisions I will make in my life.  Given I am shy of long term commitments, they are correct.   The two … Continue reading

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