We just spent 2 days exploring the amazing Nisgaa nation in BC. Off the grid and way too much to write about on my phone. Blogging is not working out for me! If i can get some computer time to write and then some wifi to post, I'll be back. In the mean time, you … Continue reading Off The Grid →

Yesterday, having secured a house in Vanderhoof and having a couple weeks before possession, we set out on a SweetEsther adventure. Originally, we dreamed of driving across Canada. That was quickly nixed. Our second big dream was to drive down the Oregon coast, but that honestly doesn't feel like a good idea (for very Trumpish … Continue reading Musical Interlude →

(Las Vegas, NV,  March 2017. Perhaps the heat had gotten to us, perhaps we'd had too much wine, who's to say. But it was a moment of silly pillow-talk that started something so fun and we've had no regrets!) You're Sweet. You're Sweeter. You're Sweetest. Well you're sweet-est-er... Sweet Esther?! That's what we should call … Continue reading . . . in which the name is explained. →

We signed on the line and laid down the deposit. On July 26 we will take possession of a wonderfully quirky old piece of work with a beautiful waterfront view....it's a creek, but still....water, right?  We have a huge project ahead of us, but right now I am ecstatically happy! A year from now, this … Continue reading Homeless no more! →

  (Can you hear the funky disco music? Think Bee Gees. Now sing along with me . . . ) Well, you can tell by the way I run and swat There's mosquitoes here, and I just can't stop. You may laugh, most people do, But when they're done with me, they'll come for you. … Continue reading Eaten Alive →