Thrivival
Thoughts
The Thrivival blog explores the intangible elements of multi-dimensional reality, including spirituality, creativity, infinity, eternity, and unity—all in the now.
Though some of the thoughts are self-contained, many are connected through themes into Thrivival Series. All Thrivival thoughts endeavour to express visionary activism—dreaming a new world into manifestation. We hope you enjoy exploring Thrivival with us—and discover that it is a safe place to land.
Most Recent Thrivival Thoughts
What’s in a Name
Names have symbolic power—personally and politically. Here are some interesting details about names as they play out in history and in the novel.
The “P” Cat Family
Hi it's me again did you know we're foster cats for PetPatrol? Well at the moment we're fostering kittens!!!!!!!!!!! '' The P Family'' Phoebe's the mum then there's Pippa, Poppy, Paquita and last but not least Paddington the only boy in the litter! Momma Phoebe...
Enchanted Forests
Last summer, we cleaned out the loft of our barn and found some forgotten treasures, included a book called Cordelia and the Enchanted Forest, which I had written and illustrated as a project in high school. My girls, ages 9 and 5, found the book suitably enchanting, leading me to consider resurrecting it.
The Devil & The Details
Or “The Distractions & The Research”: Have I made any progress on my book since my last digest, you ask? Yes, despite the distractions, I have! Life By Fire will soon branch out into a couple of directions that require accurate historical details. To that end, I have been diligently Googling, emailing, calling and haunting various libraries and universities. Here are some highlights.
Local Ontario Superfoods – Organic Red Wine Grape Skin Powder
My quest for organic red wine led me to Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara. But, upon arrival, I also found another local Ontario superfood—organic red wine grape skin powder!
Toast Your Health – Local Organic Wine
Southbrook Vineyards, a Niagara Winery farming biodynamically to produce internationally award-winning wines. And one that's close to my heart and part of my adolescence!
Rules of Engagement
Formulated based on lessons repeated again and again and still only partially learned the hard way.
