Erin’s Journals

Monday, September 22, 2025

Just a thought… A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye. [Author Unknown] As a new season arrives this morning, I’m awash in memories of the summer that was: from the events to the moments, the changes seismic and small. As we get set for the time of year blessed with colours

Rob WhiteheadMonday, September 22, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025

Just a thought… Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. [Ralph Waldo Emerson] In these waning days of summer, a few thoughts as we head into pumpkin-everything season. First off, make your own pumpkin spice coffee at home and save hugely. If sugar is not your thing, stores like Winners and HomeSense carry

Rob WhiteheadMonday, September 15, 2025
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Monday, September 8, 2025

Just a thought… Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! [Dr. Seuss] It’s hard to imagine that we booked this trip only a few days before taking it, and now it’s almost over. Enjoy this short video as I sit with Dottie and Livi in front of Mount Kidd

Rob WhiteheadMonday, September 8, 2025
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Just a thought… We’ll be in the mountains, getting lost and feeling found. [John Muir] Today for so many, it’s back to…everything. Here, it’s back to us. As September gets rolling and Rob’s hockey calendar soon fills up (even at 71, a goalie’s work is never done) I felt a sense of panic that we

Rob WhiteheadTuesday, September 2, 2025
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Monday, August 18, 2025

Just a thought… Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. [Marcus Aurelius] Hello from a relieved Vancouver Island! Apart from a few disgruntled campers and cranky brides, I’m pretty sure nearly everyone is thrilled that the atmospheric river has brought us all back from a fiery brink. It’s a true gift at this time

Rob WhiteheadMonday, August 18, 2025
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