Deep into Spring now, the forest flowers at the top of “little” Mt. Doug have transformed the plateau into a meadow.
On Mother’s Day, I had a great hike with number one son who hasn’t climbed the mountain since he was in high school.
He had many questions, which I was unable to answer. I wander the mountain taking in its beauty, and trying not to be too analytical. However, there are times when I feel that respecting this place will also require a naming of the flowers, birds, paths, and those who are there to protect and preserve it.
On that note, the Friends of Mt Doug Society tell me they will arrange continual meetings with Saanich Parks and hope to come to a new agreement on where, which, and how many trees will be cut.
The wind in the past month seems to have taken care of its own. 
Gail Kirkpatrick 