Opinion

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.

Dear Bowen Islanders, I’ve lived on this island since 1993, mostly on anyway, a few years dodging back and forth, and have always thanked my good fortune in finding myself a resident of this special place.

Dear Editor, What a moving celebration of Howe Sound last Sunday at the Gallery at Artisan Square.

We all remember the fantastic return of chum spawners to the Lagoon and Davies Creek last year, which started about October 17th and lasted for 3 weeks.

Peggy Proudlock was a friend of mine for many years. She was a tireless cheerleader for life. She was always curious and interested about my teaching and children, and invariably took the time to listen to me describe my day.