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The reviews were so bad, I was curious. A championship golf course With panoramic views— Now so seemingly neglected. Overgrown landscape, Disintegrating tee markers, Vintage power carts. Rusted irrigation spouts, Overwhelmed parched greens. Was it sad or progressive? Was there something nostalgic And ecologically balanced about This cow pasture philosophy? The trail running of golf courses. Maybe that’s why I loved it. (18 Pastures, Mission, BC, June 9th, 2024) Penny Youngash It’s been over...

yellow boots keep memories fresh just add water yellow boots red socks— perfect pairing Red Herring Who am I? So far I have remained fairly anonymous although most of my subscribers know me and where to find me. Does it matter? I am from Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. That is very important because I have lived on the West Coast of Canada all my life and it has shaped who I am more than anything. I’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to Ucluelet and Tofino with my...

Stendhal or “Florence Syndrome” is a psychosomatic reaction experienced while viewing great works of art, as in museums, which can cause heart palpitations, fainting, disorientation, panic attacks and psychotic episodes. I had a similar experience at the National Gallery in London. Five hours into my visit, feeling emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed, I entered the Sainsbury Wing of Early Renaissance, mainly devotional paintings. There was no sparing of gold leaf. “I reached the point...