The Madness of Going to Town
There are sound reasons why there are only 12 people living in Echo Bay. The hassle, time, cost, suffering and near death experiences I live through to get to town and back is definitely madness…
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Petting a Flying Squirrel
My tracking teacher instilled in me the mantra, “To Touch is To Know.” I feel utterly blessed when I am given permission to touch an animal, whether it’s a toad or a bear. It’s a sacred, magical moment. Though I’m wondering if I should have kept the “acquaintance” status with my furry little neighbor. Step into my now – insomniac life – petting and living with a nocturnal roommate…
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How to Create a Surf Spot when you don’t have Waves
When you’re desperate enough, everything becomes a possibility, even surfing in Echo Bay…
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The Invasion
I feel like I’m living in a cult classic horror film. I have been invaded by carpenter ants. It’s a test of my humor, but luckily nature and Billy Proctor have provided me with a natural remedy…
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The Low-Tide Rescue
A low-tide spawning exploration left me stranded on a cliff. It’s the worst, sinking feeling in your chest to see your boat floating away. Fortunately, I had underwater aliens keeping me company and snails to snack on while waiting for a rescue.
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Welcome to Echo Bay – Pop. 12
Sometimes I wonder what the heck I am doing way out in the middle of nowhere. Then I remember my dream of having a log cabin in the wilderness and I instantly know why I love this wild place I call home. I never thought I’d live in a community of 12 though. Meet my unique community of characters…
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Coming Home to the Dreaded Squatter
Do flying squirrels have squatting rights? The returning violet-green swallows didn’t think so. Listen to what they have to say on the matter…
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The Mystery Monster Solved…
Guess who’s the belching, roaring, farting, stinking, scratching, yawning monster of the Broughton Archipelago…
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