On the shores of Kalamalka Lake there is an ancient village. It’s so old it has been forgotten. The people who live there now don’t know that the land that called them, […]
Making Humans
The Power of Trees
Dead trees contain as much power in the grasslands as live ones. They are a map not drawn to depict space.
Okanagan Spring Colours
Rose, dogwood and grass have recorded the winter sun and now, as that sun gives over to a spring one, release that knowledge. With this wisdom of grey, red and yellow the […]
If You Lived Here You’d Be Home Already
Magpie double nester along the Grey Canal Trail in Vernon. Nice, huh! Orchard and mountain view.
Thank You, Magpie!
For years I’ve tried to get a good magpie photo, but those magpies are smart and can spot a camera from 300 metres. But I met a kind magpie on Saturday. Here […]
The Marmot Wakes
Winter sleep is gone. Fresh air and eyes on the horizon is now! The light begins.
The Chilcotin Ark Gets Her First Review
You know, it’s great to wander in the hills and across the basalt plateaus and write this blog, and to come home and work with good friends to make amazing books about […]
Eagles in Love
It’s that time of year. No one wants to be alone now. It is the time for coming together. Yes.
Winter, You are So Over
I just thought you ought to know.The sagebrush buttercups are here. Snow, you scare no one no more. Not the prickly pears. Not the moss. Not the grass. The sun is back.
Slow Choreography
With gulls. They make speed look silly.
Okanagan Okanogan 