I’m taking a break from reno work in Edmonton for the next week and focusing on my ‘real’ work: writing, researching, and promoting myself shamelessly. So yesterday morning I packed up the Mini Cooper -still sporting Wyoming plates – and jumped on Highway 16 out of Edmonton headed for British Columbia. A few months agoContinue reading “A blond on the Yellowhead Trail”
Author Archives: dmcadmin
It’s Been A Hard Month’s Work
I am sitting here trying to think of how to start this post. Staring at my hands poised above the keyboard I see various shades of paint, the bit of subfloor still lodged under my fingernail, and the cuts and bruises from banging into things like walls and pry bars. These are not the handsContinue reading “It’s Been A Hard Month’s Work”
My film debut
I am sitting in the Ottawa International Airport (YOW – my favourite airport code!) after a whirlwind trip to my hometown, and am now awaiting a flight to my newly adopted hometown of Edmonton. Not much would have lured me away from the chaos of my first house and all the accompanying DIY projects, butContinue reading “My film debut”
On the Road Again
On Tuesday, March 9th I hit the road for my big move from Wyoming to Edmonton, Alberta. Here is that journey in photos! Leaving home bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the 2-day, 17 hour drive north. What I saw in my rearview mirror. I can’t believe Doug made it all fit! My “Ellie” had had engineContinue reading “On the Road Again”
ABC Guide to Wyoming
Only a few days left until I leave for Edmonton, Alberta and I thought I’d share some wisdom for future travellers to the Equality/Cowboy State. Hope this comes in handy for the next people who come this way (like the new engineers Doug’s been training!)… Adobe Town. A very cool, and very hidden place inContinue reading “ABC Guide to Wyoming”
A Poem of Parting
Last night I went to my last Rock Springs Poetry Slam hosted by my good friend, Janice Grover-Roosa (yes, another hyphenated last name!) of the local library system. While my first passion is writing books, there is something about the instant gratification of poetry that I love, and that has kept me coming back toContinue reading “A Poem of Parting”
You know you’re in Wyoming when…
My friend (who is from Wyoming) recently sent me the following by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and apparently because I understand it and am now sharing it with y’all, that makes me at the very least an honourary Wyomingite. Of course I had to tweak it a bit and put my Canadian stamp on it… IfContinue reading “You know you’re in Wyoming when…”
High Plains Pancakes
Well, just as I’ve gotten the hang of high altitude baking, it’s time for me to move to Edmonton – which sits much closer to sea level. Before I depart, however, I would like to share a little of my hard-won knowledge. (Some of you might recall my initial attempts that resulted in ‘flat tireContinue reading “High Plains Pancakes”
A Northern Valentine
I was delighted when writer and aviation historian John Chalmers (apparently inspired by the spirit of Robert Service, ‘bard of the Yukon’) sent me the following lines last week. He has generously allowed me to share them with you (with some pictures I tracked down online)! Danielle Goes North Strange things are done in theContinue reading “A Northern Valentine”
Property Virgins No More
It is now official: Doug and I have purchased our first home. Our days of pouring cash into some landlord’s pocket are numbered. So are the days of trying to figure out what goes with 1960s brown camo carpeting or brown and cream vinyl kitchen tiles that extend to the backsplash (answer: nothing). Next monthContinue reading “Property Virgins No More”