The Big Calm Blog
Little Wonders
The Language of Water
In this short film by Kai Cabodyna, Sinixt Elder & Matriarch, Marilyn James, speaks to the two laws of the…
Groundwork Underway
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” – T.S. Eliot While most are eager for 2020 to end, we are instead focused on new starts. Big Calm is beginning…
Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
Was Radiohead referring to tiny houses? Ok, it’s not that bad, but I’d be lying if I said adjusting to…
A Head Full of Dreams
The secret to good sleep? Move to a mountain acreage. I’ve heard about “sleep quality,” but I never understood it…
Setting Forth
The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete).…
The Space Between
Surrounded by boxes of what we’re taking to B.C., it doesn’t feel like we’re really “living” in Calgary anymore. There’s…
All the Things That We Can’t Leave Behind
So. Much. Stuff. We closed on our property, which we have named Big Calm, at the end of June. It…
We Found It!
Last summer, my husband and I went on our second road trip across B.C. to look at properties. We knew…
Start Where You Are, Do What You Can, Use What You Have
I have been interested in permaculture for some time, recognizing its nature-guided, systemic approach to sustainable living as a set…