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Diane Krys: Driving for Doughnuts
How far would you drive for a doughnut? In my case, the answer is 300 kilometers or 186 miles: the distance from Edmonton to Calgary. Last Saturday four of us jumped in a car and made a day trip to Calgary to sample Jelly Modern Doughnuts. It was a bit of whimsy on a warm sunny day. I think every culture has some version of a fried dough confection. I remember my Ukrainian aunties making a … Read entire article »
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Diane Krys: The Cowichan Sweater Tradition
This display window in downtown Victoria,B.C. instantly brought back memories of my mother’s knitting. Years ago she made a multitude of these type of sweaters. Growing up I was accustomed to living amongst these sweater parts as they were being made and then seeing my Dad, uncles and family friends wearing them once they were finished. Even so I didn’t fully appreciate the cultural history that inspired them until my recent trip to Vancouver Island. We … Read entire article »
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Diane Krys: Tulips, Tea and The Empress
I’ve been chasing spring to the lush, green tulip haven of Victoria, British Columbia. My husband’s work event was the catalyst so we extended the visit and made a little holiday of it. Since we were installed at the historic Empress hotel for the conference we embraced the experience and called it home for our entire stay. We’re pretty casual travelers so it was a treat to immerse ourselves in it’s lux ambience. The hotel was … Read entire article »
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Diane Krys: Georgia on My Mind
I never imagined my article for Rug Hooking Magazine(Sept./Oct.2012) would lead to an invitation to Atlanta, Georgia. Every year, Atlanta’s ATHA Dogwood Guild hosts a Saturday hook-in and a 3-day workshop. Last month, I was thrilled to teach a workshop based on my combination knitting/rug hooking work, as well as, be the guest speaker for their Saturday event. No matter how many arrangements you make, there are always elements of the unknown in this type of … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: to catch a whirlwind
I spent the day with Deanne yesterday As you may know she has created a new online course about hooking people She asked me out of the blue a week ago if we could shoot a video I didn’t ask much, I said sure, when There’s no point asking too much I like working with Deanne it’s always a little bit of a challenge and it’s always fun so I just say yes Working with her is like trying to capture a whirlwind you … Read entire article »
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Diane Krys: Hands
Most nights I read before I go to sleep even if it’s just a quick flip through one of the many magazines piled by my bed side. Right before I start reading I like to slather my hands with a nice luxurious hand cream. A delicate fragrance wafts as I turn the pages; some TLC for my paws and a little aromatherapy before I drift off into the land of nod. The funny thing is my … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: Blizzard
There’s a blizzard this week end Surrounding my house, the wind furiously blows We had a house concert scheduled yesterday Mr Doc Maclean blues man made it through the storm actually he did get stuck in a snowdrift up the road thanks to good neighbors with big wheels we got him safely home Of course no one else showed up but between my husband and kids and the Doc there was some nice music played to an audience made of myself and our … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: Joy
In a place called Sunset where forgotten residents live a place regulated by the hours meals are served and duties done where people like you and me for reason unknown or by natures draw have ended there People of all ages people in need in need of physical care that can be charted and checked and spiritual care that can be forgotten or overseen In this place I saw Joy like I have never before I saw a woman who’s face shone so bright that all … Read entire article »
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