Big Calm

overhead photo of a red SUV driving on a windy country road at dusk

Setting Forth

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, […]

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.