Strawberry Fields
Today was my first volunteer shift at the UBC Farm. These shifts are for three hours at a time and I will be doing about two per week,...
Bacio
My God it was a patient wait for today to come. We finally drove to North Vancouver to pick up our new kitten, Bacio. He is a twelve-week...
EV Update
Merlot, our Chevrolet Bolt EV, passed the 5K km mark this week. Furthermore, as the weather warms, the charging range gets longer. During...
Kids' Toothpaste
A loooooong time ago, when I lived in California, I discovered a limited edition toothpaste for kids flavored with Hawaiian Punch. I...
The changing of the water filter
I am a proponent of drinking tap water, especially given the quality of the water here in Vancouver. However, our condo had a water...
What a difference a harness makes
Upon the recommendation of Tofino's trainer, yesterday we bought a new harness for her. The new one attaches at the front instead of over...
Back to blood donations
I have been donating blood for years although not during my time living in Japan. That's another story. A year ago, at the pre-donation...
Tofino's Trainer Check-in
Okay, perhaps we have become "helicopter parents" to our dog. Tofino is just past ten months of age and possesses amazing intelligence....
Painting Done
It is a project I have been putting off for years. A top-to-bottom painting of our condo in Vancouver. Two years ago I got an estimate...
Bacio- One month to go
This morning we received this photo from the breeder of Bacio. He is coming home to us in about a month, #bacio #pets #cats
