Had I been lucky enough to be raised in a home with a piano, I know I would have at least self taught myself to play a few little ditties, even though we could never afford lessons. But, of course,… Read more
A Little Beauty
the best colour
“Black and white finds a new strength in unlikely subjects, taking away the distractions of colour and emphasizing form, texture and shape.” David Prakel
A Little Beauty
like no other
One evening last week the most awe-inspiring and spectacular sunset occurred. It was so remarkable that people were coming out of their homes and yards and making their way down to the hem of the sea. It’s unusual that so… Read more
A Little Beauty
rooted
Some people get tired of looking at photographs of flowers or plants. At times, I do too. Some consider flower photographs boring. Maybe, but not right now. I’ve taken oodles of photos in my yard this spring. I can’t seem… Read more
A Little Beauty
glad with May
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 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 Little Beauty
a little good out of the pandemic
Wasn’t it May Sarton who said that we have to dare to be ourselves? I’ve realized how much I have learned during this pandemic — about myself and about what I want in what’s left of my life. Since removing… Read more
