Opinion

If there is one thing that is constant in life, it is change.

Public comment period on the proposed Burnco Gravel Mine starts October 27

Dear Editor, A few days ago I had a conversation with Ron Woodall who expressed concern that we are forgetting the Cottages importance as cultural witnesses and messengers from days gone by in our fervor to see the structures preserved.

If you happen to be connected with your community members on the big, bad world of Facebook, you likely saw my posting this week on the “Bowen Island Everything Else” page.

We all worry now and again. I haven’t met a mom who doesn’t. The trouble is sometimes we forget we’re not alone in this experience.

Rob, do you think I’m fat? My heart sank as I explained the changes his young body was going through. This young man is in my youth strength training program, a bit shy and slightly chubby, something I am confident he will grow out of.

Tuesday’s power outage proved my household utterly un-resilient. Bleary-eyed I woke up to the news that there would be no coffee.

With the sudden chill in the air, another Applefest to celebrate and these ever-shortening days there is no denying the year is quickly coming to a close.