Headwaters Nest
Sharing work across generations
From my position, lying in the back seat of the car, it always seemed to take forever to get to my grandparents’ house just off Victoria Park Avenue in Toronto.…
The Joy of Shortcuts
The shortcuts that really interest me are the informal ones that develop naturally through use over time.
Let spring awaken your senses
As I walked the pathways that had been inaccessible through the winter months, the sounds and smells greeted me like old friends.
Making Friends with Winter
It’s true that winter and I were once friends, a long time ago. But then, somehow, we drifted apart…
Goodbye commuting. Hello flex time on the porch.
For a number of years, I donned my corporate attire, got in my car in the dark, slipped a thermal carafe of coffee into the holder, and headed south to the city for work. I didn’t mind the commute, I told myself. In fact I enjoyed it. It was time to think. Time alone. Time to decompress. Then along came baby.
A toddler makes magic in the garden
My son learned more first-hand than I could have imagined about plants and animals. His garden creation was inspected daily and watered with care. “It’s magic!” he exclaimed.
The Journey Back Upstream
As I headed to the hills every weekend for rest, relaxation and Sunday hikes, it finally occurred to me – these hills are my home. I realized it was time to head back upstream.
