One year ago today I drove away from Whitehorse, embarking on a solo journey down the Alaska Highway in -30 something temperatures. I stopped along the way to take some photos and jot down some poems. Here is that post. Day One: Whitehorse to Watson Lake (December 2, 2013) This is the Alaska Highway: … Continue reading Alaska Highway, Whitehorse to Watson Lake one year ago today
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Little Sister: A Quilt Finish!
You’ve seen glimpses of this quilt over the last couple of years as I worked on the hand quilting. The pattern is called “Chinese Coins” or “Stacked Coins”, whichever you prefer. I made it for my sister, Heidi, and named the quilt “Little Sister”. Her favourite colour is purple ♥ The last few months I… Continue reading Little Sister: A Quilt Finish!
Beni wa Benak
Today is Random Thursday. Since I don’t have any quilting news, I thought I would finally get around to posting this choreography. This is my former dance troupe, Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble, performing Beni wa Benak at the Yukon Arts Centre in March 2011. I originally choreographed this piece as a tool for the… Continue reading Beni wa Benak
The Icing on the Cake: Kelly Collins wins the Yukon Order of Polaris
…a thick layer of frosting on an already rich and delicious cake. Congratulations to my wonderful husband on being awarded the Order of Polaris and inducted into the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame! LOCAL PILOT HONOURED FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE By Max Leighton, What’s Up Yukon Photo by Michael Collins Local flight instructor Kelly… Continue reading The Icing on the Cake: Kelly Collins wins the Yukon Order of Polaris