I'm returning to Vancouver from Sicamous, where I spent the weekend enjoying yet another cabin retreat. I've been on so many small trips in the past few months, I've literally lost track of them all. Magnificent landscapes and sunsets and mountain climbs and forest walks and lakes and boat rides and I can't stand it.

Yes, I'm having a nice time, but I've had my fill of relaxation for a while. I'd like nothing more than to sit in a familiar room for a few weeks to paint and focus on my business, so that's what I'm going to do.