A Farewell

Posted by on Jun 19, 2010 in family, revelstoke | 1 comment It was a couple of weeks ago now that my parents called to say that they had to put down our dog, Kimmiq. It was a hard phone call, and one I’d been dreading for a long time. Kimmiq was thirteen and a half, which is ancient for a black labrador retriever. When I left for Australia last October, I knew that when I said goodbye it would probably be for good. He was very arthritic, and getting...
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blueberry pie and life is good

Posted by on Jul 20, 2009 in recipes, revelstoke | 1 comment Gosh I seem to be blogging about food a lot! Otherwise, though, all I’d be writing about is how annoying essays are, and all the little details that have to get taken care of in order to, you know, graduate and all. I took a break from essay writing yesterday to take advantage of well-priced blueberries at our local produce store. Mum sent me her tried-and-true blueberry pie recipe. It...
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back on the hill

Posted by on Jan 23, 2008 in australia, exchange, revelstoke, sfu | 0 comments Well, it’s been a long time since I updated–so I won’t try and catch up on everything! Suffice it to say that the last few weeks in Australia simply whizzed by, and were amazing in ways I can’t describe. From finishing classes to exploring new corners in Sydney to the Blue Mountains and up to Cairns, December was unforgettable. Coming home, too, was a welcome respite; and...
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