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Transformative Restoration at Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral gardens near Victoria, Canada. These spectacular display gardens welcome over a million visitors each year and were

Reflections from a Mountain Stream
“Babbling brooks fill our hearts with their merry song, tinkling like child’s laughter.” – Heather Sinton Taking time to reflect by the side of a beautiful

It’s International Day of Happiness!
The United Nations (UN) annual International Day of Happiness has been celebrated on March 20th since 2013. Each year the UN releases its World Happiness
Elephant Seal Viewing on the Big Sur Coast, California
One of the highlights of our trip along the Big Sur coast of California in late February was watching the northern elephant seals at the
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made towards gender equality, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and

It’s Already Springtime in Big Sur, California!
Canadian winters tend to be long…by February Canadians are looking for some “green inspiration”! We were lucky to have a late winter break in California

Starting a new chapter
As I settle, very appreciatively, into my more relaxed retirement lifestyle, I have had time and head-space to think about how I want to spend

Happy Love Day!
“While everyone would try to hide their colours; busy matching their skin with the surroundings, be that wild rose in the otherwise green forest, rare,