Journal
Browse here for posts related to all aspects of my writing life including
events, news, travel, research, mythology, and musings.
Musings on the Total Solar Eclipse
If you're intrigued by the total eclipse of the sun forecast for August 21, you might enjoy the following article. Maria Popova brings us the poetic observations of Mabel Loomis Todd (1894) who travelled and experienced several eclipses. Some brilliant...
The Day After…
This feels like the day after… The day after the smoke from B.C's forest fires finally cleared Metro Vancouver. Crouching over the coast like an apocalpytic dragon for the past two weeks, the heat and smoke kept us hiding in our caves. This is the worst fire season...
Dear Air Transat, we are OVER
Dear Air Transat, I am so annoyed with you. Not only did you put my health at risk, you blatantly lied to me and other passengers. You would not listen. You would not help us. You put passengers last. There is no excuse for what you did and an apology won't cut it. I...
The Grainery in Avoca, Wicklow Hills
Ireland is rife with beautiful locations: sea vistas, mountains, pasture lands, and rolling fields of grain. One of the best places we stayed was a self-catering cottage in Avoca. The farm is at the end of a long one-track lane with verge on either side. Finding it...
Travelling with MCS
This trip to Ireland has been challenging for me because I suffer with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). If you don't know what that is, Dr. Campbell offers this page. At home, I can control my environment and stay balanced, but on the road every environment comes...
Uisneach: The Navel of Ireland
If you enjoy the experience of visiting sacred sites, Uisneach (pronounced ish-neck) is one you should not miss. It has all the magic and myth of places like Tara and Newgrange, but it's off the tourist trail, so you can enjoy a heartwarming trek with a small group....
