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We live in central British Columbia; an area of trees, lakes and rolling hills called The Cariboo. One of the characteristic wild sounds, heard across the lakes, is the call of the loon. However, part of me will always be connected with Africa, the continent of my birth, home of the African Elephant.
I spent a few years commercially growing things: landscaping, running a three-acre vegetable garden and a hydroponic lettuce greenhouse. I now concentrate most of my "growing" energy on the land around our house, along with its bird-life (that's a Pileated Woodpecker on the tree behind Maddi and me) and "hand-made" vegetable garden. I've also been getting to know and participate more in our community of 108 Mile Ranch.
Without going out of my door,
I can know all things on earth.
Without looking out of my window,
I could know the ways of heaven.
George Harrison |
SINGING WINDS
I sit upon cold ground
and face into an icy Cariboo
wind coming from the west
and where it meets me
I pulse with life
and my own wind
rushes through me.
The late morning sun peers
over the fir trees on the
southern ridge and warms me inside
and all around.
Two shaggy dogs sit close by me
and perk their ears
and noses into the talking wind.
There is much abundance of life.
I sing loudly inside as I sit
on the cold ground
and breathe in the talking wind
whose words are far from subtle.
I breathe out my own winds
warmed by my lungs.
There is no place that I would rather be.
- Joel Kafka
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With some of our local drum circle members at the 108 Heritage Site |
To see some of my favourite funny stuff, click here. For something a little more serious - some thoughts that have inspired me in recent times - click here. If you like surprises, here's something unexpected. And, I invite you to play my presentation of the old game of Battleships - with a twist.
Use the navigation bar or search panel at the bottom of the page to get around this site easily.
Sites for more background and your enjoyment:
Provocations - My blog.
108 Mile Ranch - our neighbourhood
Inside British Columbia BC Interior insights, images and information
Inside British Columbia - the blog - photos, stories and ideas.
Twin Valleys Community - I lived here in '74 (slideshow) and '80
Where we are - map
Where we are - satellite view
British Columbia
- books
Our local drum circle
South Africa - books from and about my country of birth
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was launched in 1998. Go to the JN Web Design site or take a look at some of the sites I've designed or upgraded by visiting the links listed below. Your comments are welcome.
Keyboard Graphic Design Maddi Newman creates brochures, logos, stationery, ads, maps . . .
Inside British Columbia Insights, Images and Information - a handy reference for the BC Interior
South Cariboo Meat Co-op providing local meat to the area and beyond
South Cariboo Property Management. Residential and commercial.
Chris Harris Photography The finest photography of British Columbia
Cariboo-Chilcotin Conservation Society Projects and education
Williams Lake Field Naturalists Promote awareness and understanding of the natural environment
Scout Island Nature Centre: in the heart of the city of Williams Lake
Williams Lake Cross-Country Ski Club Winter fun for the family
Friends of Churn Creek Protected Area Support and care for a beautiful corner of BC
Re:Creation - The Game: A BC-born board game of choices and discovery
Crofton by the Sea Bed-and-breakfast
Kathleen Cook Waldron Books for children
Kobus Geldenhuys Translation Dubbing and translation.
Michael Mayr Creates Sculpture, music, primitive arts.
Vancouver Pulsed Signal Therapy Clinic Arthritis, joint and bone injuries.
Trollheimen Weaving Studio Learn to weave and enjoy the surroundings
Earthwise Ventures Environmental education
Six Mile Ranch Trail riding and ranching experiences
Cyber-Help for Organic Farmers A rich resource of information and help
British Columbia Farm Women's Network Help, teach and learn.
Nuk Tessli Alpine eco-adventure for naturalists and hikers
Rainbow Mountain Outfitters Guided horse trails in BC wilderness
Black Lion Kennels: training, boarding and breeding
Sacred Lifeboats Navigating the stormy waters ahead.
Old Trails, New Adventures Riding in central BC with First Nations guides.
Pulsed Signal Therapy with Dr. Cecil Hershler.
Vibrational Healing With Ronald Polack.
CEEDS Local communal organic farm.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. - Bertrand Russell
