by pattihenderson | May 8, 2016 | Weekend Adventures
The past few glorious weekends have presented me with a wonderful set of adventures on the campus of the University of British Columbia. On site originally for a work visit with Associate Dean of Teacher Education and author Wendy Carr, I just knew I had to come back...
by pattihenderson | Apr 3, 2016 | Weekend Adventures
In celebration of Museum Week 2016 (#MuseumWeek), I thought I would share with you my recent visit to the stunning new Audain Art Museum in Whistler, British Columbia. Nestled in amongst soaring trees at the base of Whistler-Blackomb’s highest peaks, the Audain...
by pattihenderson | Mar 27, 2016 | Weekend Adventures
Easter means many things to many people. For me it is a time of renewal and a time for family. I took the photo above of the lovely camellia blossom at my cousin Marian’s during a much-appreciated visit for Easter Long Weekend. My time with Marian and Bob and...
by pattihenderson | Mar 6, 2016 | Weekend Adventures
Spring is in the air! I know it may not seem so everywhere and every day but there are signs if you use your senses to see, hear, and feel them. My favourite sign occurs before the natural world tells us it is spring. Tulips arrive in grocery stores and flower shops....
by pattihenderson | Feb 21, 2016 | Weekend Adventures
The reading world lost a beloved friend this week. Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passed away at the age of 89. Through her gifted knack for storytelling and character-building, Lee opened a window into the American south of the 1960’s that decades...