Recently, a friend from Alberta came to spend a few days with us. Her daughters came up with this great idea as a gift for Christmas 2023. She hasn’t been here at all since we moved in 2011 (and not… Read more
A Story
yesterday, through my lens
First, let’s turn right and see what’s going on at the marina. We’ll head back to the rock jetty shortly. Okay, let’s head back to the rock jetty and see what everyone is watching. Every year, practically outside our back… Read more
General
Sunday sunday
It was a wonderfully sunny day. For Heidi’s afternoon walk, I had decided to head down to the marina. The sun shone so intensely the water appeared unnaturally blue, nearly indigo. The gulls and Brandt Geese were restless. (and the… Read more
General
how simple a thing is
“We write to taste life twice.” — Anais Nin Eagles gathered with the squabble of seagulls — anticipating and scavenging as the herring run on the Salish Sea began this past week. Sea lions, fat as slugs, stalked and barked,… Read more
General
postcards from here …
Kayaker – Qualicum Beach, BC cats on the fence, ‘downtown’ Qualicum Beach, BC a man and his dogs, Qualicum Beach, BC clock tower and carillon bells – – salmon fountain, town centre Qualicum Beach the lookout boys “all wrapped up”… Read more
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and then
Arms stretching, reaching as if grasping for that smear of sky the colour of someone’s baby blues. Inhaling the salty air clothed with sweet wet cedar. Juncos, chickadees, and their avian relatives flit, flutter, chirp and call. One more deep breath to… Read more