Kim Letson
That Others May Live
This past week I’ve had the honour of taking part in a para rescue reunion celebrating 80 years of para rescue in Canada. SAR Techs...
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Kim Letson
Aug 74 min read
Did someone say goats?
Perhaps you don’t know this odd fact – but I am fascinated by goats. I’m not sure when or where the desire to share my space with these...
Kim Letson
Jul 232 min read
Summer Heat and Memories
As a child, I loved the hot humid summer days of Ontario summers and I recall Mum, red faced, hairline soaked in sweat, coming in from...
Kim Letson
Jun 274 min read
In Celebration of Canada Day, let’s Nourish our Minds with Canadian Books
How will you celebrate Canada Day? Will you go to a parade, watch fireworks, visit the beach, go for a hike or a paddle? I’ve done all...
Kim Letson
Jun 153 min read
A Literary Week - My Kind of Bliss
Have you ever pinched yourself to see if you’re awake? Do you ever think to yourself, at this moment, there’s nowhere I’d rather be, no...
Kim Letson
May 315 min read
Trying to Age with Grace
A few weeks ago, when I boarded a crowded tube in London England, a young man stood up and offered me his seat. When I hesitated, he...
Kim Letson
May 183 min read
Thoughts for the May Long Weekend
The UK book tour behind me, I’m back to earth and once again dividing my time between writing, walking, and gardening. Oh … and...
Kim Letson
May 36 min read
Gratitude
On my first morning home after a month-long book tour in England, I emerge from jetlag fog, sip coffee, and wander through my garden,...
Kim Letson
Mar 233 min read
Spring is time for Growth
It’s time to admire early blooms, to seed the peas, to plant new strawberry plants, and to head off on a book tour. Time for growth. The...
Kim Letson
Mar 105 min read
A Winter Makeover and Catching Rain
No, I’ve not had my hair trimmed – although I should – its’ very shaggy. No manicure either – although my nails could do with a...
Kim Letson
Feb 155 min read
What about Valentines Day?
After having so much fun researching the Christmas and New Year’s blogs, I’ve found myself digging around to discover the origins and...
Kim Letson
Feb 12 min read
Notes from my January Garden
Day two of clearing - a perfect day to burn and enjoy a picnic lunch. This time last year, deep into writing the last chapter of...
Kim Letson
Dec 31, 20234 min read
How Dinosaurs and Camelot Intersect
Here we are, another year past – a worrisome and difficult time for many – with 2024 stretching before us. First – thank you for...
Kim Letson
Dec 12, 20237 min read
Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays
Warning: This blog contains an abundance of Christmas tree images that may overwhelm some viewers. A couple of days ago, I said, “Merry...
Kim Letson
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Book Launch Reminder
A message from Lacy for all Comox Valley Readers: I hope you join my human for the launch of Canterbury And Other Tales - Tuesday 28 Nov....
Kim Letson
Nov 21, 202310 min read
Nepal Trip Outtakes and Weirdness
Greetings dear blog followers. Those of you who don’t hang out in the virtual world of Facebook and Instagram won’t have seen the links...
Kim Letson
Sep 29, 20233 min read
UK Publishing Date Confirmed for 26 October 2023
Exciting news – all four of my titles will be available in the UK - listed through Amazon www.amazon.co.uk / Waterstones...
Kim Letson
Sep 25, 20237 min read
Please welcome Canterbury and Other Tales: Treading Ancient Trails
Breaking news - my latest book – the last in a series of four – has appeared off the printing press a few weeks earlier than expected....
Kim Letson
Sep 5, 20236 min read
Mount Washington – Training Ground for Nepal Trekking Expedition
As preparations for an upcoming trek in Nepal ramp up, I’ve begun thinking of this whole before-we-even-get-out-the-door process as an...
Kim Letson
Aug 22, 20233 min read
A Peek into the Fascinating World of AI and Chat GPT
Are you curious about the conversation and heated debate over AI. Once the stuff of fantastical science fiction, it’s becoming an...
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