by Heather Shtuka | Sep 16, 2020
25 years. A quarter of a century. A passage of time that demarks years gone by but only a tiny fragment of a life spent. Traditionally, a husband would give his wife a silver garland marking 25 years. The silver symbolized the “harmony” that people...
by Heather Shtuka | Aug 25, 2020
“In the wilderness you learn how to overcome your greatest enemy: yourself.”~Matshona Dhliwayo What I will tell you may come as a surprise. I was angry yesterday. For the first time in over 2 1/2 years, I felt the tears of red hot anger spilling down my cheeks, a...
by Heather Shtuka | Aug 21, 2020
A quick two day stop in Scotch Creek before heading up to Sun Peaks. Scott has this quiet but commanding presence when it comes to raising awareness for his son. He will ask anyone to put up posters. He has a handy supply of stickers to give away at a moments notice....
by Heather Shtuka | Aug 14, 2020
2 1/2 years now has come and gone. Life has changed me. I was never as strong or as brave or as civic minded as I have become. I didn’t know the simple act of kindness would have such long lasting or stunning results. I didn’t know that I would matter. Look who I have...
by Heather Shtuka | Aug 10, 2020
Some days the pain of not having Ryan here with us is unbearable. I yearn for the sound of his voice, his presence that equally annoys and pleases me. All that he was and is sometimes feels completely lost to me; an eternity without him. But then I will be reminded,...
by Heather Shtuka | Jul 27, 2020
Adventure is a state of mind. You can travel the world and visit the most exotic places or find yourself in your own backyard with a glass of rose and the well creased pages of novel read many times. It isn’t the act that inspires the feelings but the commitment to...
