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Winter

Winter in Saskatchewan…it’s something. Actually, it’s a lot of things. It’s long. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s icey. There’s a lot to deal with. This is maybe my eighth winter up here. I finally have just about everything I need: good socks (Darn Tough), a 4X4 with Winter tires (essential, for me), appropriate winter coatsContinue reading “Winter”

Posted byClarisaJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023Posted inHome Life, PerspectiveTags:winter

Life Is What Happens…

…while making other plans. I like to live a lot. I go places, I do things, but I haven’t had much of a home life for many years. Now that I’m working a job that will keep me stationary, I actually can make other plans. Doing guest appearances in your own house has its drawbacks.Continue reading “Life Is What Happens…”

Posted byClarisaNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022Posted inHome Life, WorkTags:real life

And, Pivot

I’m less emotional now. I don’t know if it’s from reduced hormones in my body, a less stressful environment, age or my psych meds. Very likely it’s a combination of all of the above, and I’m thankful. Years of a mind and soul in turmoil are like a memory of a memory now, like theContinue reading “And, Pivot”

Posted byClarisaNovember 15, 2022November 15, 2022Posted inHome Life, PerspectiveTags:Flight Response, mental health, winter

There’s No Place Like…

When I first entertained the idea of moving to Canada, like most things, I thought of it as an adventure. Knowing nothing about prairie life, I imagined alpine wilderness. It never occurred to me that a very large portion of Canada is flat. I grew up with scenery. In the Bay Area we had nothingContinue reading “There’s No Place Like…”

Posted byClarisaNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022Posted inHome Life, PerspectiveTags:Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Recovery

The trip home felt quick but relaxing. I expected to have to decompress for at least a week upon my arrival, but I already felt rested when I arrived. In the Army, recovery is what you do after returning from the field. It’s a process to get everything ready to go again. Normally, this processContinue reading “Recovery”

Posted byClarisaOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Home Life, Perspective, WhateverTags:preparedness, recovery, Road Trips, routine

Being Home

For so long I was here, but not really here.

Posted byClarisaMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022Posted inHome Life, Hopes and Dreams, PerspectiveTags:Immigration, real life

An Immigrant’s Perspective

Spoiler: Canada is not U.S.A North.

Posted byClarisaJanuary 10, 2022October 12, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Getting Older & Existential Angst, Home Life, Hopes and Dreams, Perspective, WhateverTags:Immigration

A Rant on Scratch Cooking

Eating well requires dedication. I don’t believe in diets, but I do believe in eating well, and by that I mean scratch cooking as much as possible.

Posted byClarisaDecember 3, 2021December 3, 2021Posted inFood & Cooking, Home Life, PerspectiveTags:Cooking, rants, self care

Reentry To The Beginning

One of our basic needs is the need for security. COVID attacks that need in so many ways.

Posted byClarisaNovember 27, 2021December 13, 2021Posted inHome Life, PerspectiveTags:Basics, COVID, real life, winter

Winter Begins

Winter in Saskatchewan is a marathon. It requires preparation, a fair bit of strength and endurance. For a minute or more, it almost seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. We were already in November, but still able to have outdoor gatherings. The Maple Beetles seemed to be on a neverending proliferation cycle. And then,Continue reading “Winter Begins”

Posted byClarisaNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021Posted inHome LifeTags:winter

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