–Constable Tim Schewe I’ve probably said this before, but when I applied the same tolerance under the speed limit as I did for those driving over the speed limit and factored in the advisory signs for speed I seldom found a driver … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) So, as promised, this is the first installment of the “Missing Sooke” series of adventure tales. We will start by telling you about the first event in the “new plan,” that of visiting a … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, My partner doesn’t respect my boundaries? What should I do? Signed, Without Boundaries Dear Without Boundaries: My specialty is in helping people to move into self-care by setting healthy boundaries. Setting boundaries and following through on them can … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) So…..its’ tourist season. Summer in paradise. Let’s all go to the west coast. Yahoo! Yep, that’s how it is in Sooke, we’ve learned. Lots of tourists. And along with the tourists come visitors. Many, … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe One of the critical concepts I learned as a collision investigator is that fully loaded heavy trucks have 50 to 60% of the braking capability of light vehicles. This assumes that the braking system is not overheated, … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, Do Narcissists get over their exes quickly? Signed, Lost and confused Dear Lost, Narcissists have nothing to get over. They are not capable of deep loving connections in the long term, because of their condition. On the surface, … Continue reading →
Image from MaxPixel.net Dear Caterina, My partner had an affair and I am heartbroken. What do I do now? Signed, Broken Hearted Dear Broken, When your partner has an affair, and you find out about it, your life feels like … Continue reading →
Hark, now hear the sailors cry Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly Into the mystic. -Van Morrison, Moondance, 1970 –by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) This beautiful song by a great musician was … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe Line-marking crews have begun the annual task of refreshing markings on highways across British Columbia to help provide a safer drive for motorists. More than 30,000 kilometres of lines are marked every year throughout the province to … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) Looking for a good time, lady? Want some exercise, mister? Would you like some friendship, fresh air, beautiful surroundings, and excitement? Well, we have just the thing for you. Join the Sooke Classical Boating … Continue reading →
