We lived in Williamstown for one year only, when I was 5. I had my 6th birthday there. We left when Dad preached about kneeling, and the United Church congregation were up in arms that he would suggest such a thing. He came home with tickets to England and said: "Start packing, we're going back... Continue Reading →
Victoria and Vancouver Island
I first visited Victoria in the 1970's and wanted to live here then, but it wasn't until 1990 that I returned. Initially for a month's holiday to visit my family. I stayed seven years. After 15 years away, I'm back again. What is the pull? The trees, the air, the slow pace of life, the... Continue Reading →
The United States of America
I lived in the U.S. for 18 months in the 1990's. I was working as an artisan, making and selling hats in craft fairs. It was an adventure. While living there, I signed up for a free, weekly micro-enterprise class. It was paid for by the state, to encourage entrepreneurs and develop the local economy. ... Continue Reading →
