A sincere thank you to everyone who wrote in response to my previous post, “Choosing a Path in a Noisy World.”
I truly commend you for choosing to write to me directly rather than responding publicly online. These days, we all need to be vigilant about what we put “out there” that we may not have control over. I do apologize for not making the direct email option clearer in the post itself, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that most of you managed to use my new email address anyway—despite it being so recently updated on the website!
Unless you tell me otherwise, I plan to address some of the thoughtful comments and questions you sent in an upcoming post. Please be assured that I will never disclose your identity. However, if you would prefer that I do not mention your ideas or questions at all—even anonymously—please let me know as soon as possible.
In the meantime, I wanted to share some photos from a couple of farms we recently visited.
A dear friend introduced me to Maan Farms for one very specific reason: they have ‘hairy coos’! As you likely know by now, the beautiful Scottish Highland Cow is my ultimate “avatar.”
It’s amazing to see how Maan Farms has grown over the years—evolving from a small family fruit stand into a vibrant agricultural destination, a petting zoo and a go-to spot for picking strawberries or finding the perfect autumn pumpkin.
No visit to Aldor Acres is complete without spending time with their animals—from friendly goats, sheep, and pigs to sprawling barns filled with farm life, there is always plenty to see and capture on camera.
But that wasn’t why we were there.
Our visit to Aldor Acres was a particularly meaningful one. It served as the terminus point for a classic car and paramedic-themed send-off to a dear friend in the Fraser Valley community, Steve Williams.
Steve was a retired paramedic who proudly sported a 1957 ambulance. He was also the President of the Pharaohs Car Club, an organizer of countless car shows and charity fundraisers, and served for many years as the local Santa.
There was an incredible turnout with more than 250 classic cars and cavalcade of more than 20 emergency vehicles with lights blazing and sirens sounding. It was a moving celebration and tribute to a life extraordinarily well-lived.
Stay tuned for the next post where I’ll dive into some of your recent emails and questions. Until then, take care!