living purposefully…not perfectly
Autumn is the perfect time to think deep thoughts. The colors are magnificent. The forest scents delicious. Cozy sweaters and chunky boots replace T’s and flip flops. Eyes gaze upwards and inwards simultaneously and that is the perfect condition for contemplation. No dark, depressing winter grumbles just yet.
Read more “Plato’s Cave”We will not be celebrating the holiday at the cabin. We can barely navigate around mouse traps, tools and bags of insulation so comfortably celebrating a bountiful feast is out of the question.
Read more “Giving Thanks, Karma Cabin Style”Rumi has a special happiness portal. It is our back gate that leads through our neighbor’s yard to the woods beyond. As soon as he sees the leash in my hand he gives a yip of glee and makes a bee-line for the gate. Furry rump thumps down while chest remains high, tail swishes the ground in expectation.
Read more “Shroom with a View”The garage/shed project we started back in February has been delivered. This perfectly constructed, vermin-free, low-maintenance structure is a thing of beauty. It now rests exactly where the junk pile once lay.
Read more “Lesson #17 Garage Building with The A-Team”Autumn is in the air. The leaves have started their change. Rumi’s 5am pee breaks are no longer dusted by the pinks of an awakening sky.
Read more “Season Change at the Guest House”This time last year, I had abandoned hope of finding a hideaway/cabin property. Countless scouting expeditions resulted in many impromptu swims around la belle province, a few poutine stops for sustenance, but not much else.
Read more “Lesson #16 A Year in Review”We have been fortunate to meet a few more neighbors – a collective of nature-loving, quiet-minded folk. Most of us. There always has to be one lot that think the private roads and quiet nights exist for them alone. This includes the odd ATV race amongst minors and obnoxious music.
Read more “Lesson #15 Gathering Intel and Meetin’ the Neighbors”I recently enrolled Rumi in puppy training. I did a bit of research and chose a local facility. Good price. Great reviews. What could possibly go wrong?
Read more “Puppy Training and Rude Awakenings”Finally, we have regained the ability to socialize (in person) with family and friends. To say that this is long overdue and enjoyable is an understatement.
Read more “The Freedom of Friendship”I recently received some photos that made me appreciate the humble ingenuity of youngsters.
Read more “Lesson #14 Another Phoenix Rises”