You don’t have to move mountains. Simply fall in love with life. Be a tornado of happiness, gratitude, and acceptance. You will change the world just by being a warm, kind hearted human being. Anita Krizzan When the world is… Read more
A Little Beauty
The little miracle of Trillium
Walking in the forest at this time of year brings us in proximity with little miracles. One such miracle is the Trillium. Farragut State Park recently posted this information about the trillium and I felt it was well worth sharing…. Read more
A Story
from Alberta to Vancouver Island
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
It’s a treat
Most often when we refer to a treat, our mind immediately goes to food particularly something that may be sweet or decadent (like my homemade dairy-free chocolate & nut covered oatmeal cups). But a treat is also an event or… Read more
General
After the farmers market
Pleasantly cool, a spring fragrance in the air, people milling about, some visiting, a local musician singing some of my old favourite tunes. That’s how my morning began as I entered our local farmers market this morning. I get an… Read more
A Little Beauty
Shadows I have known
I’m not sure when I first realized this. It’s been going on for decades. I’ve always been drawn to how light and shadow play with one another. And it’s usually shadows from what most would consider mundane. I’m talking about… Read more
A Story
A trio of observations
This is our friends dog Jackson. He’s quite a naughty boy and definitely does what he wants to do. He doesn’t warm up to everyone but he loves us. In fact, if he sees or hears us as our neighbour… Read more
A Little Beauty
daily dog walks, come along
The air is full of such invigorating energy. It hasn’t yet filled with the negative vibrations from stressed, angered, and frustrated others. Birds of all feathers are busy foraging to keep themselves alive and some to ready themselves for their… Read more
