Author Archives: Risa

Okanagan Tues-Wed

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Risa

On an early morning walk, I came across proof that loons do, in fact, live in the Okanagan. Either that or the Ogopogo has finally made another appearance. We decided to drive down to Okanagan Falls, which is sits at … Continue reading →

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Okanagan Sun-Mon

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Risa

The second we heard BC was moving to Phase 3 (of COVID reopening, in case you are reading this in 2030) we jumped in the car and headed for wine country!! Or, possibly, we looked at travel options in BC … Continue reading →

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1001 Movies, Part 4.

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Risa

There are no rule-breakers in this list, unless one of them won an obscure Oscar that I missed. Seems that abiding by the rules is still not enough to guarantee quality. The 1001 Movies guy has some unusual choices … … Continue reading →

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1001 Movies, Part 3. Drinking Edition

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Risa

During a pandemic, it goes without saying that movies will have alcoholic accompaniments, and I thought it would be helpful to share some of mine. The Wizard of Oz is a movie about a girl trapped in a strange land … Continue reading →

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1001 Movies, Part 2

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Risa

Last night was a two-fer. We watched The Ox-Box Incident, and then, with time to spare, I decided to sneak in a non-list movie and watched the documentary 13th. WELL …. turns out 13th is one of the 1001 after … Continue reading →

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1001 Movies, Part I

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Risa

COVID19 certainly has done a number on my ability to concentrate on reading a book, let alone write a blog about it. I read Michelle Obama’s Becoming (fantastic!) and then a trashy mystery as a kick start. I liked the … Continue reading →

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Because the world kind of sucks.

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Risa

Are you, like me, a privileged white person looking for something you can do to make a difference? Are you, like me, a Karen, looking for a way to make amends for all the idiot Karens out there? I won’t … Continue reading →

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Peak Performance

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Risa

Peak Performance; Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success. By Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness I started this self-help book a long time ago (a long, long, loooonnnnnnng time ago in today’s world). I … Continue reading →

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Humble Pi

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Risa

Humble Pi, by Matt Parker Matt Parker is a ginormous* math nerd who has compiled together a collection of entertaining accounts of Math Gone Wrong. Stories of mathematical mistakes range from fuel-depleted airplanes to computer memory leaks, and for the … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing about The Far Side

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Risa

The Complete Far Side, by Gary Larsen The Complete Far Side was a Christmas gift from my nephew, perhaps the highest weight-to-size ratio of any gift ever! I secretly believe this was to get me back for my giving him … Continue reading →

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