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I'm taking part in a project called #Reverb10. Its purpose is to reflect on this year and manifest what's next. Each day this month, I'll be responding to creative writing prompts, and - oops - I missed the first two days, but oh well.

Ideas are called for. Lots of them. So I'm pumping them out of my brain.

Last night I enjoyed the sight of the moon rising over the lake. In my tent, I read a book by lantern (battery powered) while the coyotes and loons howled and hooted outside. This morning I watched squirrels running and dragonflies flitting - and now I've lined up wireless access at my campsite!

Embracing the pre-teen boy experience has been pretty hilarious, if you look at them the right way. Don't see the "obnoxious" aspect. Try "mischievious" and "playful" and "full of energy." Think of wild kingdom and picture the younger, smaller, way more hyper version of the larger animal. Pre-teen chimpanzees or tigers.

The sights, scents, and sounds of Qualicum Beach at low tide reminded me why it's great to be alive.

What’s a good cafe in Nanaimo? I put this question out on Twitter yesterday and was grateful for the suggestions I received. Following a tip from @boutiquemac and @HiredGuns – we visited Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Cafe at 120 Commercial Street (at Wharf) in Nanaimo. And it was great. Tasty drinks, good food,...