Grateful for my friends.  

My old friends are like the roots of an Oak tree, deep, grounded, strong, sometimes silent, always intertwined with each other. They know my stories, struggles, & triumphs. We`ve seen each other at our best & worst, and we still love each other. 

My new friends are like the branches reaching out towards the sky, full of adventure, promise, & new ideas, reminding me that life is full of endless possibilities & it`s never too late to try something new or get into new trouble.

My gal pals have lasted multiple marriages and relationships, but we still have each other & I couldn`t be more grateful to have them. With friends, I am never alone. There’s always someone who has my back. 

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Grateful for the privilege of time to take a road trip to Christina Lake. Especially grateful that we chose the scenic Crowsnest Pass route. A much more laid back, stop along the road kind`a pace compared to zooming along the Coquihalla. Of course, we had to stop in Keremeos to load up on fruit & at the viewpoint above Osoyoos. You can`t drive through Grande Forks without stopping for borscht & browsing the many charming shops. The Christina Lake golf course is spectacular. I became familiar with the black sand in the traps, & even though the temperature was 31 degrees, the back 9 was cooled by fabulous tree lined fairways.⛳️

Why is Midway called Midway?

Always take the scenic route.🇨🇦😁💕

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Grateful for the rain.

Walking through Sunnyside Forest, getting soaked through my jacket, with dripping hair, a runny nose, muddy shoes, and wet feet makes me happy. The creek puddle near the beginning of the walk on the Chickadee Loop is full of water again. It has been empty during the past few walks here, which had me wondering about how dry our summer will be.

Although it is raining heavily (I mistakenly assumed I would be a bit sheltered here from the rain), the foliage is a vibrant green, and there are still plenty of small birds chirping and twittering about, along with little flowers bursting colour.

So, yes, although I am looking forward to the sun, I can`t help but feel gratitude for this Wet Coast rain.

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Grateful for the gifts of my life. I enjoyed an indulgant ride across the Salish Sea from Point Roberts, through Active Pass & over to Sidney on Mother`s Day. I treasured every single second, even the marine border hassles of traveling with an expired Nexus.😳 Apparently, marine crossings are more complicated than land borders.

The zen underwater garden of sea anemones, the waves, sun, & views made it all worthwhile.💖

I still can`t believe how lucky I am. 🙂wow.

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Grateful for today`s visit to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art featuring Bill Reid & George Clutesi. Oh my goodness, their talent & the beauty of their creations overwhelm me.

My sister & I hopped on the 351, then Canada Line to Waterfront, didn`t worry about the traffic & enjoyed a tourist day in the City. What a wonderful way to spend a rainy Wetcoast day.☂️💕

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Grateful for Road Trip Memories: Revelstoke, BC Edition! 🌲

Winding mountain roads with breathtaking views, the road trip to Revelstoke & back was nothing short of spectacular. From the magnificent summit on the Coquihalla, each twist and turn revealed BC’s majestic beauty. Towering peaks, valleys, forests, clean air, blue skies, and lakes painted the perfect backdrop.

Revelstoke’s charming streets, cozy coffee shops, and friendly locals. (Including 1 particularly friendly local who offered to take a photo & got tackled by me & a large dog, but that’s another story)😳

La Baguette became a favorite and, of course, a ride up the gondola at RMR to eat burgers at the Mackenzie Outpost.

A walk along the beach at Canoe, a drive around Sicamous, and a brief step into the elegance of Sparkling Hills at Predator Ridge.

Oh my goodness, it is a beautiful world 💖🌎

Tag friends you`d love to road trip with! 🚗

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Grateful for this beautiful province of British Columbia and the opportunity to get on the road again to enjoy it. The Coquihalla Summit is always a stunning high point of driving through the North Cascades.

Bonus sunny weather, too. 🌞Do you recognize where I am?

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