Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

“My view of human nature is that all of us are just holding it together in various ways — and that’s okay, and we just need to go easy with one another, knowing that we’re all these incredibly fragile beings.”
~ Alain de Botton

So ready for K2 now…bahahaha! I’m serious. Only 7,000 more metres to go! I just need a few O2 tanks and a gondola ride down and I’m set! Brunswick is a great climb. Just watch your footing on the saddle.

Elevation	1,788 m (5,866 ft) [1]
Prominence	1,294 m (4,245 ft) [1]
Parent peak	Sky Pilot Mountain[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°29′16″N 123°12′05″W

 

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

~ Kahlil Gibran

And why is that? Fear? Inability? Lack of interest? Ego? Boredom?

Got my eye on you big boy!…and then you:

Squampton in the HOUSE! Oh my…I have to have this decal. HAVE TO HAVE! LOL!!! Where do I find it??

So! A little background! I met Matthew when I was in Chicago last year attending a conference. As usual, I was lost and found my way into a small coffee shop. I ordered an Americano and while sitting there, I noticed this man drawing these elaborate images of architecture and urban life.I struck up a conversation with Matthew and learned about his incredible journey that ultimately led to Matthew’s Mazes. What I love most about his work is that it encourages play, engages the observer, and reaches across all age groups. And these puzzles are truly art! They beautifully depict the life and surroundings of those attempting to solve them. Just fantastic! And he has the world record for the largest maze! This puzzle is massive and I’m so ready to give it a go! Keep up the awe-inspiring work Matthew!

An amazing weekend on the beaches of Fairhaven. I love this place and all the magical things I find while combing the shores for sea glass.