Category Archives: Creativity
Amsterdam, Up Close and Personal
Yesterday we headed out early to Amsterdam Central, the main train station and the start-point to our city walk. The crowds were sparse — oh, wait…what crowds?! We had the city to ourselves so we wandered about the pedestrian-only streets … Continue reading
Beauty Rest
I came across a blog post recently (http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/beauty_that_moves/) and was intrigued by her offer of an online month-long retreat of sorts. It’s called Hibernate and is a forum for sharing home-based indoor – she lives in Maine, afterall – restorative activities throughout the … Continue reading
Cheese Date
There is a lot of reading, writing and studying going on at Regent College and it is life-giving, no doubt about it. Don’t let that fool you into thinking that it’s a no fun zone, though. Not at all. In … Continue reading
In the City
If a system were in place for frequent ferry miles, we would win the top prize, I’m sure. While attempting to live in Vancouver and get to know our Pt. Grey/Kitsilano neighbourhood, Island work for Gord was steady this summer … Continue reading
Thinking about Work
For 5 consecutive days last week I sat mesmerized with 30 students listening to the gentle and profound words of Paul Stevens. His co-professor, Rick Goossen talked about what entrepreneurial leadership looks like in the business world while Paul inspired … Continue reading
Striding Upon the Face of the Earth
Fresh off the plane from Calgary and a few days with some very special friends, our daughter’s client needed her doula care, so in blew our sweet Gabrielle for a few days of blissful play! The decor changes from Arts … Continue reading
Great White North
I don’t know very many people who have been to Yellowknife, let alone live there. Last weekend, all that changed! Women in Focus offers three workshops that we bring right into your own community. They are: Gifted and Called, Empowered Through Spiritual … Continue reading
Fly, Nannie Bird, Fly!
There is nothing quite like having your very own cheerleader. Mine is all of 2 and she’s a star at it. On her last visit, we played ‘making nests’ in pillows and blankets to hide from an imaginary storm. Inevitably she asks for a … Continue reading
Playtime: Baby’s Coming
The winter has been busier than usual with exams and papers, our visit to Lebanon and Prague and my work with Women in Focus. I have been really looking forward to some slower days in March to create and play … Continue reading
Tapestry
Some months ago I was asked to share a few thoughts on what ‘integral’ means to me. If you are feeling poetic and contemplative, read on. If not, you may want to skip this post. Earl Grey tea and shortbread … Continue reading