Inspired by my pal Nadine, who took her family to Jasper for the day last month, I chatted with Dan about doing something similar for us, but in a different location. He said “sure”, and so we did. This may come as a surprise, but I am not much of a planner when it comesContinue reading “Day Trip Adventure in Clearwater County”
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Earth Month 2021 – The Great Garbage Challenge
At the beginning of April I went for a walk in my neighbourhood and I picked up 5 small bags of garbage. And that got me thinking (more on this below). On this particular walk, I was alternately told “good for you” and “you’re a saint”. The rest of the folks I passed said nothing.Continue reading “Earth Month 2021 – The Great Garbage Challenge”
Solidarity in 2021
This post initially started out as a way for me to work out my “Numbers Goal” around donations. But then I did some more reading and learning, and adjusted my expectations and my aspirations for giving in 2021. And then I decided to participate in the 2021 Coldest Night of the Year. As per usual,Continue reading “Solidarity in 2021”
Guest Blog – River Valley Alliance
Two weeks ago I responded to a River Valley Alliance Instagram post asking for guest bloggers. They posted my submission yesterday. Originally posted to the River Valley Alliance blog here on January 28, 2021 Things to Consider When Planning a River Valley Walk My name is Lisa, my pronouns are she/her, and I run aContinue reading “Guest Blog – River Valley Alliance”
Setting Numbers Goals
I don’t think of myself as a “numbers” gal. Math was never my strong area, and I have a hard time keeping addresses and phone numbers (and pins) straight in my head. But there is also something mentally pleasing and soothing about the straightforwardness of the data that numbers offer. Last year I set myselfContinue reading “Setting Numbers Goals”
2020 Reflections and 2021 Goals
Y’all it’s January 1, 2021. This year is unprecedented in my personal history, but I also want to acknowledge my privilege in being able to say that. There are many folks living in countries impacted by war, genocide, slavery, meddling by the Global North, dictatorships, etc. where COVID was probably just another shitty thing inContinue reading “2020 Reflections and 2021 Goals”
Family Fall Adventure in Jasper National Park
TRADITION I have not built many traditions for our family. It’s just not how my brain works. But we have this. I know that a lot of traditions have been upended this year because of COVID, and I didn’t realize how grateful I was for this little one of ours until we hit the roadContinue reading “Family Fall Adventure in Jasper National Park”
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