Reflections from Malaysia
September 4, 2022
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Nature Brings Me Joy I snorkelled with hundreds of creatures off the coast of Redang. During my time on this paradise Island, I swam
First Morning in Malaysia
July 28, 2022
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The morning of July 29, sometime before 6:00 a.m. I’m outside in the car park with the crickets, their chorus is unrelenting. I peek over
The Sweet Sigh of Relief
July 16, 2022
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I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to appreciate how good a sigh of relief feels until now. Our Malaysia family adventure has been
Rock Tosser
July 1, 2022
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His steps are jagged and halting, his face is fierce. As he jerks, pops and stumbles by the image of Frankenstein congers itself in my
Saving the Earth One Banana Peel At A Time
June 25, 2022
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She tiptoes around the house quietly unplugging everything. At first, I don’t realize what is going on. “What? Why is the toaster not working?” Oh
The Bench Community
June 18, 2022
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Kira pauses her timer and stops “Hi Dennis” she says with a big smile. I pop my head up from writing and respond with a
Sacred Moments at Starbucks
April 9, 2022
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The little one is no more than 18 months old. She clings to dad as he waits for his morning coffee. The little toe head
Jedi Duel on False Creek
March 14, 2022
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My tranquil morning on the seawall bench is shattered. “Get the F* back here, you son of a bi***!” screams the man from shore. I
Foxes are Boring!
February 19, 2022
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Foxes Are Boring! By Jemma Wilkinson Age 11 My daughter wrote and illustrated the children’s book below. Naturally as a proud papa, I think it
Excuse me, did you sit on some sugar?
February 2, 2022
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On my walk to work, I find myself lost in my Audiobook; Napoleon continues to pursue the retreating Russians, he wants a decisive victory to