• Every day a stone in my pocket.

    Finding the joy in everyday. Today was spectacular: high tide, big waves, billowy clouds, sunrise and a full moon. The air charged with anticipation. We were greeted by the waves and rolled into the sea. Bobble heads laughing, smiling, waking to life.

  • Every day a stone in my pocket

    Finding the joy everyday. I bring a stone home everyday after my dip in the Salish Sea. I have quite a collection of favourites. The ones that tell a tale always intrigue, and I co-create a story with them… There once was a bonnie lad in love. He wandered the meadows picking wild flowers all…

  • Every day a stone in my pocket

    Finding the joy everyday. Today my dip in the Salish Sea was memorable. One of the dippers noticed “I sigh” when I enter the water and swim my first strokes. “You look so satisfied and grateful.”Thinking about my experience, I admit, I feel that I respond to the feeling of buoyancy, grace and aliveness. Many…

  • Every day a stone in my pocket.

    Every day a stone in my pocket.

    Finding the joy in every day. 6:45 am I was awoken this morning by Jane Austen’s tug on my hair. My alarm was set for 7:00 am. Jane has an earlier set point. 7:00 am Feed cats. Talk to cats. Good morning pets. 7:10 Put swim gear into dry bag. 7:20 Get into gear for…

  • Every day a stone in my pocket

    Every day a stone in my pocket

    Finding the joy in every day. There is snow on the mountains today. Lots of water folk down at the Breakwater today. Stayed in 15 minutes this morning speaking to a woman from England studying at UVic for a semester. Went for breakfast at the Diner and got to meet a few more Dipper/swimmers. Lovely…

  • Everyday a stone in my pocket.

    Finding the joy in everyday. 12/27/25 First Frosty morning at Breakwater today. The logs iced with white crystals. The sea a blue-grey with a gentle lull. A crack of golden brilliance in the east. We enter the sea laughing and joking that the sea is warmer than the -1 C air. A good swim this…

  • Every day a stone in my pocket

    Finding the joy in every day. Merry Christmas. This morning fifteen Christmas souls found there way to the Breakwater for a dip/swim. Spirited souls. There was chocolate and gingerbread cookies, song, dance, good wishes and happy folk. We even had a Yule log passed in the water circle. Merry Christmas one and all, and may…

  • Every day a stone in my pocket.

    Finding joy every day. Today, the day before Christmas, 3 degrees Celsius at Breakwater. We were greeted with a stone grey sea and a matching sky. Mountains hidden under cloud cover. The rain held off. Everyone’s spirits were high and chatty. Discussion of Christmas food shopping and planning. Christmas dip planned for 8:00 am. Perfect.

  • Everyday a stone in my pocket

    Today I watched the clouds gather in grey folds across the sky. The sun rising, but hidden in the folds, except a sliver of yellow. Three dippers moving logs around so we could swim safely. Three otters playing in the distance. A beauty of a morning waiting to unfold as I walk into the Salish…

  • Everyday a stone in my pocket.

    Finding the joy in every day. 6/10/24 This dog has found the joy in cold water swimming in the Salish Sea. For many dogs it is in their essential nature; our dog Maggie May, a spaniel, did not like water and would avoid putting her feet in it; she hated bathing and always panicked when…

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