–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 →
Dear Caterina, How do you make an important decision? Signed, Unsure Dear Unsure: When you need to make an important decision, it comes with a certain amount of anxiety, and stress. The more you think about the what if’s…, the … 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. Steller Jay Cyanocitta steller Did you know? … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe (Flickr image CC 2.0 attribution to Futureatlas.com) A commuter asked “I would really like to see the article written about what to do when we see a commercial transport vehicle that is driving in an unsafe manner. … Continue reading →
–by G.K. Sydney (photo and column) Yes, it’s hard. It’s really hard to learn new things and seems to be harder the older you get. Ouch, did I just say that? Did I just almost admit that 1) I’m no … Continue reading →
Dear Caterina, What is the secret to a happy marriage? Signed, Wish I Knew Dear Wish I Knew, Marriages that stand the test of time have the following things in common: Never take each other for granted Sprinkle humour everywhere … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe “I’ve got 24 hours to produce it, don’t I?” and “It doesn’t matter, I know my licence number,” had to be the two most common responses I received when I stopped someone that wasn’t carrying their driver’s … Continue reading →
