Tag Archives: friends

The Real Face of Cancer

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Rochelle van Halm

Johnny was a family friend who lived on a farm in Whonnock long ago, when the rural area was far from North Vancouver, accessible by narrow country roads. On Sunday, my dad’s day off, he often helped Johnny with concrete work and … Continue reading →

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Going Back in Time: High School Reunion

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Rochelle van Halm

I went back in time this weekend… 40 years, to my high school reunion of the class of ’75. Argyle Secondary School has been renovated many times over the years since we left. There’s a new library, now called the Learning Centre. The … Continue reading →

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It’s My Birthday

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Rochelle van Halm

It’s been a week of celebration. When you’re not always sure you’re going to have another one, make sure you enjoy it. And so I did. There was a surprise party with mussels and beet salad in my sister’s garden in … Continue reading →

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