Mathieu Powell. Writing Impacts. It felt really strange the first time. My gear was awkward and heavy. I was stiff and constrained. I couldn’t bend and I had to struggle to get my fins on. When I was finally ready, I walked into the ocean. The cold water took my breath away. I had second […]
Thanks for the Rain Shadow, America
Mathieu Powell. Writing Impacts. It was a frosty morning today. As per our usual family routine, I escorted my daughter to school, hand in hand. The difference being today we wore heavy coats and gloves. While we walked, we passed by our neighbour Sue. She was busily scraping her car window with a tiny […]
Where’s Gabriola, you say.
Here’s a clue! Starts with “G”. In the Gulf Islands, west coast of Canada. Surrounded by the Salish Sea. On the south side, you can see Nanaimo, Cedar, Ladysmith. On the north side, you can see Whistler and draw your eye along the horizon to Vancouver. From our highest peak, you can see Saltspring […]