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No More Overcooked Prawns!

Posted on May 14, 2012

I had the privilege of watching Matt Horn of Cowichan Bay Pasta‘s cooking demonstration at the Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival on Saturday. I thought I would share the recipe and a few tips I learned from Matt about how … Continue reading →

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A Bicycle Named Steve

Posted on March 21, 2012

Tonight was my first speech at Toastmasters — the Ice Breaker speech. I was so nervous I nearly cried and spoke too fast at the beginning, but that’s why I’m going to Toastmasters, to settle these ridiculous butterflies. The topic … Continue reading →

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HMB Lodge & Retreat: It’s Just So Easy

Posted on February 20, 2012

I was looking forward to a day with just me and the mister after a hectic week that included making Valentine’s cards with a 5-year-old and 3-year-old whose idea of fun is mushing together my expensive and brand new (unopened … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Valley, BC?

Posted on January 19, 2012

In December I had a job interview with Nokia. They were looking for a technical writer for the Nokia App Store, located in their Burnaby office. The office is gorgeous: The atmosphere is a mix of après-ski and Finnish minimalism. (Just … Continue reading →

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And They’re Off…With A Whistle

Posted on December 7, 2011

There was no confetti falling on a convertible car with our newly elected mayor sitting in the back, waving at the cheering crowds, along North Cowichan’s main drag. But today’s eagerly anticipated (at least by me) municipal council swearing-in ceremony did … Continue reading →

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Thanks to You, I’m Famous (ish)!

Posted on November 17, 2011

I was encouraged by some of my most loyal readers (all two of you) to submit an article to the Cowichan Newsleader about my thoughts on the election. On Monday, I called John, the editor at the Newsleader, and asked … Continue reading →

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