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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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