Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to the other side of the world, leaving the big city, and meeting a majestic creature to truly find your calling and passion in life. That was certainly the case for Aki Otsu. Aki worked in IT, both while in Japan and as he began his new life in Vancouver, BC. At least he did until he and his family moved to Salt Spring Island and he … [Read more...]
Protesting Perspective – June 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests
Living in downtown Phoenix, Arizona I have witnessed and participated in the local Black Lives Matter protests that have marched right by my apartment building. I am only one individual, but offering up my protesting perspective may offer something other than what the mainstream media is showcasing. Like so many others, I was shook by the video of George Floyd's fatal … [Read more...]
Neighbourhood Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt : Spring Edition
With the beautiful Spring weather here, the call of the wild is upon us, singing her siren song to come out and play. And under normal circumstances that is what we'd all being doing right now - gathering on the beaches, hosting barbecues, and hitting the trails, as we enjoy the Great Outdoors. This, the Spring of 2020, is not a normal Spring however, as we - the World - find … [Read more...]
Virtual Travel Adventure Round-Up: Week of March 28th, 2020
E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine With many people around the world in self-isolation or quarantine at the moment, we are starting to publish a regular E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine, focused on sharing fun, calming, and educational distractions of things that we create and … [Read more...]
An Interactive Yoga Travel Story for Kids
I have written an interactive yoga travel story for kids, that invites kids to move their bodies right from the very first page. This free digital book created on Elementari takes kids on an adventure to the ocean and back again for a relaxing finish. When it comes to doing yoga with kids, traditional moves are not always called what they are, but rather built into an … [Read more...]
