Housesitting...

This week I am ensconced in a beautiful 1913 cottage at the base of Crescent Heights in Calgary. The owners are off visiting family in Winnipeg while I take care of their home and two of their cats, Jake and Poppy.

If I had to choose a place to live in Calgary I think this would be it. I can walk to Eau Clair market in less than 10 minutes and to the c-train in about 15, quicker if I wanted to hurry. But then why hurry when the path leads along tree lined streets away from the noise of traffic.

The house is being renovated but in a style that enhances the original design without any real sacrifice to modern conveniences. It is early 20th century skillfully blended with 21st century ideas of comfort such as built in dishwasher, a skylight in the kitchen and a deck out front.

Paul, Jill - I may have to change the locks on the doors.