Better with Joy

Better with Joy A sprinkle of joy with every slice of life. Dispatches from Vancouver and beyond—food, dining, travel, art and just living to the funnest.

A month after I painted this, I got stung by a bee as I walked out our front door. No provocation — it just flew right o...
08/28/2026

A month after I painted this, I got stung by a bee as I walked out our front door. No provocation — it just flew right onto my hand and delivered an electrifying sting on my finger joint.

I screamed when I saw the mini clove-like stinger perched ever so proudly on my throbbing finger. First time getting stung, and wow.

I still love bees for what they do in nature, but I’m currently terrified of being stung again. Honestly almost as painful as my hand surgery. 😣

Happy 13th birthday to our dear Chloe. 🐈‍⬛💕🥳 Smart, feisty little house panther of love and energy. We love her so. Litt...
08/16/2026

Happy 13th birthday to our dear Chloe. 🐈‍⬛💕🥳 Smart, feisty little house panther of love and energy. We love her so. Little Miss Chloe

Thankful for another year of this life filled with wonder, sweet chaos, and the mosh pit of everything in between. I don...
07/25/2026

Thankful for another year of this life filled with wonder, sweet chaos, and the mosh pit of everything in between. I don’t know how I made it to almost five decades, but I do know how wonderful it’s been to have family, friends, acquaintances, and even strangers (I talk to too many 😂) enrich this journey.

Grateful, always. 💝
If we know each other—consider this a thank you for being a part of my life. 🙏

Hong Kong, it’s been 10 years since I last visited, I almost forgot you are such a vibe. Even when my brain melted from ...
06/23/2026

Hong Kong, it’s been 10 years since I last visited, I almost forgot you are such a vibe.

Even when my brain melted from the heat and humidity, and drenched in the monsoon rains…you are a great time.

Discover Hong Kong


Arrived around midnight. Highly recommend. Quieter times, ready for bed and and early start for adventures.

06/20/2026

That rooftop life at Harbour Grand Hong Kong

06/17/2026

Hong Kong Museum of Art 香港藝術館

Apple galette. Our rustic apple pie for yesterday’s Apple Pie Day.Baked with some of our backyard apples from the previo...
05/15/2026

Apple galette. Our rustic apple pie for yesterday’s Apple Pie Day.

Baked with some of our backyard apples from the previous fall harvest. 🍎 Those frozen Spencer apples sure come in handy for baking. And they’re are incredibly delicious in pies.

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