From my home to yours. “Horticulturally, the month of May is opening night, homecoming, and Graduation Day all rolled into one.” —Tam Mossman “And all the world is glad with May” said John Burroughs To all my fellow Canadians, wishing… Read more
A Little Beauty
during the night
during the night, moonlight winks and smiles into my room While outside I can hear the rhythmic hushing of distant waves Sometimes I hear Heidi rustling on her bed in the corner It must be the exotic fragrance of the… Read more
A Story
afternoon in the kitchen
The rhubarb was so tantalizing, I selected a few stocks to bring home for pie or a cake. Once home, not feeling like making pie crust, I thought of my mom and her favourite rhubarb cake. No matter where we’re… Read more
General
Mother’s Day
Love to those of us who celebrate mother’s day differently – my heart knows your heart. Happy Mother’s Day my dear mom — I miss you every day.
A Little Beauty, A Story
A note from May 1
On the first of May, the morning light holds me to the kitchen window before I decide to head out onto the wet grass to take this photo. My kitchen table holds a small bouquet of flowers that have brightened… Read more
A Story, Print Your Photos
Photographs and memories
What good are photographs if we can’t hold them in our hands? Memories are a wonderful thing most times. Lately I’ve been remembering my maternal grandfather with a bit of regularity. How he would say my name, “Dianka.” How he… Read more
General
bright shoots of possibility
None of this is permanent. Life, like the seasons, shifts, evolves and moves on. Cherry blossoms drift settling at my feet; eagles soaring like bold kites against blue skies; songbirds busy at living; chubby buds preparing to burst their delicate… Read more