Day 21: An Ode to Play

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 4 Comments

I used to hate climbing things. I would literally dread a hill or long set of stairs, bargaining with the universe to do extra sit-ups if I could be spared. Today I felt joyfully compelled to climb a rock. I climb slowly and purposefully, knowing this means a physical payment plan tomorrow, but I accept … Continue reading Day 21: An Ode to Play

Falling in Step

July 29, 2018July 29, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 4 Comments

As soon as I knew I was moving to Cape Breton, I did the obvious and joined a week-long step-dancing program. OK, maybe it wasn’t the most obvious thing to do, but it felt like the most important. So much so, I didn’t even take time to consult my brain or hip, who both had … Continue reading Falling in Step

A Month in a Minivan: Day 20

February 21, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 4 Comments

NEWS FLASH: Garbage disposal results in Road Trip. What began as a one-agenda day (the agenda item being a trash can for my one bag of garbage) unfolded into quite a memorable day of meandering that met a number of my needs. It unfolded a little little like this... The Question: Where will I deliver this … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 20

A Month in a Minivan: Day 9

February 10, 2018February 10, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ Leave a comment

I’m writing this in the early evening - the sun has traded places with a million stars and although I can’t see people from the side door of my van, I can see the colourful lights inside the Clubhouse, and hear music from the concert, which has attracted a full house. The singer is great; … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 9