My Lakeside Home
Life in the Fire Zone
Greetings from the fire zone in British Columbia, where we are now almost surrounded on three sides by out-of-control forest fires.
Read More
My Christmas Letter
I mail my Christmas letter to about fifty friends and family members. This year I decided to share it with everyone who subscribes to Letters From Windermere. Thank you so much for your support, and Merry Christmas to all!
Read More
Art From the Attic
Art From the Attic was a great fundraiser, and so much fun to organize! I helped Windermere Elementary School earn money for a new playground by selling donated art that folks had gathering dust in their closets. Here's how we did it.
Read More
What to Save in a Fire
What would YOU save in a fire? The forest fire smoke hanging over our heads here in southeastern British Columbia is a constant reminder that the worst could happen, although everyone is vulnerable to house fires. Here’s a handy guide to help you plan in advance.
Read More
Beating the Covid Blues
Beating the covid blues during a cold Canadian winter is no easy feat. Reading novels is just one of several ways I’m keeping myself entertained.
Read More
Tour My Traditional Tree
My old-fashioned traditional tree simply glitters with nostalgia, and this Christmas season I want to share some of my favourite ornaments with you.
Read More
We Built a Treehouse!
Dear Friends: We built a treehouse! Now our little grandchildren have a place to hang out when they come to visit.
Read More
Vintage Camper Renovation
This vintage camper renovation took place after our daughter Melinda decided to turn the old 1989 Starcraft into a palace on wheels!
Read More
Home Office Love
Dear Friends: Welcome to my home office overlooking Lake Windermere, where I AM WRITING A NEW BOOK! I'll be spending most of my time here until the book is finished, so I'd like to share some photos with you.
Read More