Volunteering at UBC Farm
This afternoon I did another three-hour shift at the UBC Farm, harvesting beans and edamame beans in the hot afternoon sun. The total...
Road Bike Brakes
I have a Trek road bike. Whatever. During a recent ride I noticed the rear disc brakes were making a terrible noise when applied. Not a...
Short afternoon bike ride
I'd say today was about a 2 for me. Mid-afternoon I decided a bike ride would be good for me as a distraction. The mountain bike was in...
Tofino at Spanish Banks Beach
This will likely sound odd but today was Tofino's first experience at the nearby Spanish Banks Beach... or any beach. We live just a few...
Watching planes on approach
I took advantage of the warm and clear weather this afternoon for a mental health ride on my road bike south to the Fraser River. Just...
Saturday afternoon ride to UBC Farm
The day started off cool and overcast but the skies cleared up in the afternoon. I got out on my bike for a ride to UBC Farm to visit the...
Woke up too early
I generally wake up around 5:30 AM each morning without the need for an alarm clock. I have an Amazon Echo Spot bedside but do not set it...
Winnie the Pooh book from my childhood
While going through my bookshelf this morning I opened my The World of Pooh book, which dates back to my childhood and a favorite "before...
More beans please
Today's volunteer assignment at the UBC Farm was the first day of harvesting green beans. Three hours of gently uncovering the beans...
Homemade pickled asparagus
I like pickles. I especially like the Kaylin & Hobbs Pickles made locally in Vancouver. But I always worry about what to do with the...
