My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
Even though we ended up at some wonderful destinations during our trip to British Columbia, there were a lot of hours spent on the road. Every morning we left our home base in Salmon Arm, and headed to this place or that. Along the way the scenery was incredible and the fellowship with family was priceless. Here are a few pictures that I captured along the way. Enjoy. You can click on the pictures Continue Reading...
Hell's Gate is an impressive display of power, both in terms of water and wind. On the Fraser River, where two mountain ranges meet, the scope of this place is deceiving. Continue Reading...
I guess I don't have a bucket list really, but if I did, seeing Yoho National Park would be on it. I was fortunate enough to visit the park for a portion of one day. I loved it. I would certainly enjoy spending a week (at least) just exploring the park and as many of its features that I could take in. Natural Bridge was just another place (of many) that are simply just off of the main road running Continue Reading...
At one of my favorite locations in the area, we gathered to play some baseball on the 4th of July. Five of the six kids, my wife, and I, all took some batting practice in the 90° plus heat. We love Allard Park and we had a blast just enjoying baseball and each other on Independence Day. Continue Reading...
Last night I awoke from a deep sleep with words spilling from what's left of the corners of my mind. I laid awake in bed for an hour or two and recited words to myself as I formulated thoughts. This morning I knew I would have some time to sit and put something together. And this, from the perspective of a young boy, with some twenty plus years of adult insight, is what I came up with. Continue Reading...
I began coaching youth baseball back in the mid-1990's. Over the years I have had more fun being a part of teams and interacting with parents, coaches, players, and opponents than I could ever recount. Continue Reading...
The media covered it all. Social media has shared it, posted it, messaged about it, commented on it, and talked up one side and down the other about the game. The community showed up. Little leaguers dreamt. Players past and future all ached for a big hit. Students were noticeably immense. Parents glowed, they wished the pain to carry, then they returned from the glorious trip's end. Coaches Continue Reading...
