On Saturday afternoon I went out to one of my favourite family restaurants and soaked up the atmosphere and relaxing music, and ate a decadent dessert. I didn't intend it to be so huge, but it was unbelievable. It was called Peach Crisp and it was described as having raspberries, blackberries and blueberries in it. Of course, I always ask for the ice-cream topping, which was also generous. It was soft ice-cream, which I prefer. Talk about yummy. However, I couldn't finish it all. I had decaffeinated coffee with it, as I had had my quota of caffeine for the day. I read Good Housekeeping Christmas edition (one of my Christmas traditions). Then I decided to wander over the the Blue Heron Bookstore and have a peak at their local books. I was surprised to see a book about the British Columbia Provincial Police force, of which my adoptive father had been a member until 1950 when it was disbanded and the RCMP accepted members into their police force. My dad was one who accepted that offer. He stayed with the RCMP until 1958 when he was eligible for a pension (he had served 20 years when both forces were totaled). He then studied to become an industrial first aid attendant and worked for another 10 years. Anyway looking through this book, I found lists of all the officers who were there that last year and my father was listed as being in Vancouver, BC. I looked at the numerous photos to see if my dad was among the group photos, but I didn't see him. I really wanted the book, but felt it was a luxury. Pondering it longer when I returned home, I decided to ask the owner of the store to set the book aside for me, as the local library doesn't have a copy and it isn't available on any online bookstore including ABE books and Amazon.ca or Amazon.com. I believe the fellow who put it together probably self-published or it was published by a special interest publisher and will not be republished, so my purchase is now or never. I will call it a Christmas present to myself. I think that's my news for today. Happy Blogging and happy reading. Until next time.....