Author Archives: Dawn-Ann

Dawn-Ann

About Dawn-Ann

Born and home-grown British Columbian, I currently reside in New Westminster, BC. Nature lover, thinker and far-seer. Devoted gramma to adorable twin grandchildren. My life just keeps getting richer and better all the time!

Ancient memories: Tara Time

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Dawn-Ann

I wrote this a long time ago but feel compelled to share it today. To preface the story, let me mention that I had had a past life regression which examined two former lifetimes. This is the story of the most ancient one: Her kind old face was wreathed with … [read]

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Nomadic life

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Dawn-Ann

Those who know me know that I love to travel. I get bored if I stay in one place too long. So imagine my glee when I discovered a whole community of travellers who live in their vans, RVs and even cars full time. Seriously! I think this is the … [read]

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This scares me a little

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

I have known my Aunt Fern’s phone number since I was a girl. My mom used to call her sister regularly and I remember clearly how she would dial ‘0’ to contact the operator. Then she would say, “I’d like to make a long-distance call to area code 403, 299…” … [read]

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Working remotely: why you need a virtual private network (VPN)

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

The find-an-apartment and move date will be in July. By then I will have finished up most other commitments and will have much more time and freedom. In the meantime, I am scheming and preparing, including gathering things together we’ll need. It’s fun buying towels and things for a new … [read]

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Dastardly Kirkpatricks

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

Most of the Kirkpatricks I have researched so far were respected, hard-working, family-oriented people who had a sense of humor and a sense of adventure. They were explorers and trail blazers. They were pillars of their communities. I haven’t heard of too many “bad” Kirkpatricks, but there is the occasional … [read]

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The evolution of a plan

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

I am having a lot of fun hanging out with my children and grandchildren down in the Greater Vancouver Area of BC. We had a fantastic birthday party yesterday and today I am catching up on a few things. Plans have evolved a bit since my previous posts. My husband … [read]

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I’m not the only one

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

One of the things I hope to achieve with this journal is to share stories about other far-seeing women who prefer to travel alone. A dear friend who knows me very well sent me a link to this article: Holidays for one: why I love to hit the road alone … [read]

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Inspiring people

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

While I’m on the road, here’s a little something to inspire you. I have started a folder of bookmarks called “Inspire.” It is full of people doing incredible things, often against all odds, many of them older than I am. For instance, there is the 83-year-old supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice, still … [read]

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On the road again!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

Today I am heading out early for a long drive from Calgary to the BC coast. Going to spend some quality time with my offspring and the grandbabies. Good times will be had. This is Part 1 of my new lifestyle as a mobile mama, living part-time in one place … [read]

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Buying stuff to define ourselves

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dawn-Ann

I read somewhere recently that we will often start buying “things” after or during a major life change. For instance, if we start college or get a divorce or lose a loved one, we will start making what seem to be random purchases for no good reason. A friend of … [read]

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