The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete). I find myself thinking about all the things I’ll miss in Calgary. What I’ll miss most, obviously, is being close to my friends and family. My friends have been a wonderful support throughout the years, […]
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 still a month until we move, and it’s as though we’re somewhere in between. It’s given us a lot of time to think about what we want to do with Big Calm. The first objective […]
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 […]
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 […]
When I get overwhelmed by how to design the perfect permaculture guild or rainwater harvesting system, I remember that permaculture is an iterative process, and to just start where I am, do what I can and use what I have.
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.
Some of the most interesting insights from reports examining the increasing trend in remote work.
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.
Things change. Alberta isn’t the vibrant province I remember. Rather it’s struggling, fighting to return to the status-quo, when there is none and never again will be.
