Yearly Archives: 2010

Last weekend’s Vancouver Island MusicFest was the usual mix of heat and song and generally friendly and happy crowds. Not the greatest music ever but as always, there were some highlights. Unfortunately the headliner – Roberta Flack – was at … Continue reading →

Just a few items of interest before I disappear up to Courtenay to the Vancouver Island Music Festival where I will be cheering the likes of Roberta Flack and Nanci Griffith in the sweltering heat. Lots of thoughtful reading to … Continue reading →

I have had a lifelong interest in what the Transition Townies nowadays call reskilling, and so I was happy to have a chance for some more information on making my own cheese. I suppose part of this is a wish … Continue reading →

Had a great launch of my chapbook Sunday Dinners last Saturday, thanks to JackPine Press and Open Space Gallery and a lovely audience. Here’s Elise, of JackPine, showing off her natty tights during the intros: Have no pics of myself, … Continue reading →

This month’s CR-FAIR meeting was held out at Sooke, where we got a look at Sunriver Community Garden, officially unveiled a week ago, and already thriving. It was created with the energy and guidance of Sooke Food CHI, who are … Continue reading →