A Photo Diary of our Adventure Hiking the West Coast Trail of the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island July 4-12, 2016 “The West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of the most gruelling treks in North America. [It is rated one of the top 10 hikes in the world]. It is isolated, strenuous,Continue reading “Sole Sistas: West Coast Trail Adventure”
Author Archives: Jody Scotchmer Dembroski
Things I’m Too Wise For
I love this list from www.drnorthrup.com … 12 Examples of Things I am Too Wise For I don’t believe in being “age-appropriate.” I believe that aging is optional. There is nothing I am too old for. In fact, as many of you know, I feel younger now than ever! One of the ways I have becomeContinue reading “Things I’m Too Wise For”
On & Behind the Stage with the Bedford Park Players
For the past eight years, I’ve had the great fortune to be a member of the Bedford Park Players (BPP), a community musical theatre troupe. Under the amazing direction of Sarina Condello and inspired musical direction of Sheila Philcox, the BPP have played to roughly over 9,600 audience members. Thanks to the dedicated production ofContinue reading “On & Behind the Stage with the Bedford Park Players”
West Coast Trail: Preparation
In early July 2016, my friends and I will be hiking the West Coast Trail, in the Pacific Rim National Park on the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island, with two guides from Sea to Sky Expeditions. Our itinerary, map and details can be found at http://seatoskyexpeditions.com/hiking/west-coast-trail-graveyard-of-the-pacific-backpacking/. It is considered one of the world’s top tenContinue reading “West Coast Trail: Preparation”
Family Play in Bahamas
Bahamas Babies
First day of discovering Elbow Cay through the eyes of my twin niece & nephew…
The Expanding Book List
I keep remembering great books I’ve read, so here are more additions to the list! Fiction The Alienist by Caleb Carr The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Mudbound by Hillary Jordan The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Major Pettigrew’s Last StandContinue reading “The Expanding Book List”
ADVENTURE BUCKET LIST
I think life needs to be punctuated by adventures, big or small, or the years slip by unremarkably. You never know what’s around the corner. These journeys are best when accompanied by good friends, family, and/or groups of women. Aren’t the best laughs unrehearsed and when you are tired, around a campfire? Here is whatContinue reading “ADVENTURE BUCKET LIST”
More Reads
My fellow readers have responded favourably to my book list, so here are more that I love. Enjoy! Laughed Out Loud The Sisters Brothers and Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt Tricky Business by Dave Barry Bossy Pants by Tina Fey Fiction The Girls and A Mountain Story by Lori Lansens Water for Elephants by Sara GruenContinue reading “More Reads”
Best Reads
I love immersing myself in great character-driven, compelling books, with strong story lines, regardless of the genre. Recently, a waitress at Terroni overheard my group’s conversation about good novels and proceeded to take down all our suggestions along with our order! Here are a few of my favourites: Fiction Winter Tale by Mark Helprin TheContinue reading “Best Reads”
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