Living

When I became an adult, got a job and my own place, I noticed that suddenly I had a lot of keys: for home, the car, storage locker, bike lock and the office. Keys were the symbol of a busy, grownup life.

Plan to prune in June is what I tell anyone looking to prune certain trees, shrubs and vines.

Did you know there are many types of edible flowers? Pansies, violas, nasturtiums and impatiens are just a few examples of what is available and waiting for you to use in your kitchen.

Everybody loves a picnic, but sometimes coming up with ideas for food that travels well is a bit daunting. Add to that packing everybody in the car, driving to the perfect picnic spot in holiday traffic, finding a parking space, you get the idea.

I have written about squid in these pages before. They are creatures about which I am terribly conflicted. Their awesomeness is undeniable. Squid are formidable hunters, for example.

Local moms were treated to scones from Cobs Breads and tea from Blue Teapot in the food court at Lonsdale Quay May 11, as part of a Mother's Day event. Photos Cindy Goodman

Mary Thwaites (née Short), organizer Gwynn McLintock (née Fearnside) and Raydelle Hyde (née Tiderington) were three of the members of the West Vancouver high school graduating class of 1949 who met for a reunion June 11 at the West Vancouver Seniors’

Track athlete Olga Kotelko, 95, will sign copies of her new book, Olga, the OK Way to a Healthy, Happy Life, written with Roxanne Davies, shown here, Monday, June 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre.