I am grateful for a swell day hanging out with a bunch of 5-10 year olds and walking around the beach and farm here at Ruckle Park on Saltspring Island.

I am grateful for plenty of opportunity for camp craft. Coop made wooden arm shields and daggers. In the event of vampire attack, we’re in good shape.

I am grateful for the moment this morning when Farley said, first thing after waking up this morning, “I had a really, really good sleep.” I didn’t see that coming