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Pause

When do you get emotionally flooded? Sometimes all it takes is mention of somebody’s name, or seeing a certain object…something that triggers our nervous system and in an instant we’re overwhelmed. I don’t think emotional triggers ever go away. We

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Unapologetic Mushrooms

I went on a mushroom walk (thanks to Airbnb Experiences: Things to Do Hosted by Locals www.airbnb.ca) and experienced hidden treasures in the forest that I’ve walked past hundreds of times. The mushrooms were so diverse in colour, texture and

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A Leaf’s Persona

I remember as a child collecting beautiful fallen leaves and laying them out on a sheet of wax paper. Then we would shave pieces of coloured crayon onto them, place another sheet of wax paper on top and with gentle

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Tangled Roots

We see trees often, but how often do we really look at them and appreciate their intricate inner worlds? A fallen tree in Stanley Park displays its complex root system against a forest canvas. What a gift to see this

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