–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) Ok, what next for this column, you say? What is she going on about this time? Yoga? Huh. That’s pretty normal. Well, that’s very true, but maybe you won’t be ready for this perspective. … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) So…we have established in earlier thoughts that we (those of us that live in Sooke and are somewhat biased) have a home that is an incredibly beautiful place to live. Further to that, being … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, How do I let stop fantasizing about a relationship I can’t have? Signed, Living in a Fantasy Dear Living: Sometimes we put a person up on a pedestal, and in our fantasy, they are the best possible partner … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe Imagine the surprise of the motorist at a collision I once investigated. He parked at the side of the road, opened his door, and a passing car tried to tear it off! It’s a good thing he … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe I pick up my granddaughters one afternoon a week at their rural elementary school. The kindergarten classes march out in line and wait patiently while their teacher identifies each child’s caregiver and dismisses them individually. They now … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, I feel like everything is falling apart. Signed, Help Dear Help: When you feel like everything is falling apart, it is actually a good place to be, because, in fact, things feel like they are falling apart, because … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) If there is no struggle, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglass No struggle, no progress. Hmm, deep. But after attempting to think intelligently like Mr. Frederick Douglass, all I know is that as I’m … Continue reading →
Sometimes I think that our system is designed to keep us in the driver’s seat. Even in an urban area, you need a vehicle to get around with convenience. Bend a few vehicles? Pay ICBC a (relatively) few dollars more … Continue reading →
The following poster was created by Ella MacQuisten for Wild Wise Sooke. Click on the poster to see the original, larger sized work. For your reading convenience, the text is printed out below. Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Conservation status: Low … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, I feel like I am settling for less than I deserve. Signed, Not Settling The most important thing you did was to ask this question. That means that you are on the brink of letting go of what … Continue reading →
