Mountain Biking Has Changed
My life as a mountain biker began back in the early-nineties. I was 15, had my first job and first real taste of disposable income. Somehow, I managed not to blow a few consecutive pay cheques and saved a little extra to buy something decent. It was a Specialized Rock Hopper FS, notable at…
Baxter Creek Golf Club Eagerly Awaits the Start of the Season
If you think you are frustrated with the delay in the golf season – imagine what it feels like for Baxter Creek owners and staff who would normally be welcoming back customers this week to dust off their game on the fresh greens after a winter of planning and preparing for the 2020 season.…
The Lusty Month of May?
As I write this May is only a week away, yet it feels like March. I know it’s ridiculous, but what with the weather and this pandemic, the world feels upside down. But we all know the weather is unpredictable and we can as easily go from winter to summer tomorrow. The cool weather…
Your Smile Rocks!
Anonymous messages of encouragement have been distributed around town in the form of decorated rocks. Thanks for helping to cheer us up!
The Good, the Bad and the Pastry
Several years ago, I found myself in a state of financial hardship. Desperate times called for desperate measures and I resorted to an unexpected coping mechanism to endure the situation. I didn’t turn to substance abuse, crime or reality television. I became a serial baker. A good friend gave me a half bag of…
Lending Your Calm to Your Children in Challenging Times; A Self-Reg Lens
Do you ever have those moments where you find yourself saying out loud, “They know I’m having a bad day so why do they insist on making harder?” I bet we all have; we are only human. Often, it can seem as though the more stressed or tense we feel, the more our children…