Big Calm

a jumble of clutter household items

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 has a lovely, but old, cabin on it, in addition to a beautifully-built post-and-beam barn. Our plan is to develop and live in the loft above it, which we have named the Shangri-loft. It comes […]

sunny morning view of a homestead driveway and paddock

We Found It!

Last summer, my husband and I went on our second road trip across B.C. to look at properties. We knew we wanted to get closer to nature and become more self-reliant, but didn’t have many plans beyond that. The goal of the trip was to decide where in B.C. we wanted to move. We fell […]

illustration of a cartoon peering into a dark doorway

Down is the New Up

How profoundly the world has changed. This uncertainty, though, has made me certain about at least one thing: a major life change is in order. Taking responsibility for my future basic needs has never made more sense than it does now.

community of people in forest watching a sunset

New Life at the End of the World

Seeking peace of mind, I find myself devising ways to save our ailing planet. I refocus on what I can control. It turns out that it isn’t much, but it’s enough. What I CAN do is create a life that offers security in a very uncertain world.