Dartmouth After Rain, Nova Scotia

In mid-October, I spent an hour strolling Dartmouth streets and waterfront near Alderney Landing while Vilis attended his cello lesson. In the wake of steady rain, mist hung over Halifax Harbour, shro...

Autumn Road Art

One of Nova Scotia’s crowning glories is the province’s brilliant autumn leaf colours.  On a mild day last month, I soaked up that glory in full measure while walking rural roads near my ...

Cruising Alaska’s Prince William Sound

In May, Vilis and I spent five days in southeastern Alaska, based in Anchorage. On our fourth day, we bussed 100 kilometres south from Anchorage through mountainous Chugach National Forest to the port...

Inspiring Kids to Care for the Earth

As a naturalist and writer, I love to speak to children about wildlife and writing, with the hope that I’ll inspire them to care for the earth, and to realize that writing can be fun. I’ve...