photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world
“A home that nourishes life embraces the little moments and appreciates the rhythmic seasons of life.”— Tsh Oxenreider Anne Lamott said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Warmest of appreciation to all… Read more
As Mr. Rogers always said, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood.” On Saturday, although an overcast day, I couldn’t resist taking some photos showing my neighbourhood as I drove to the Farmer’s Market. Our Farmer’s Market is open year… Read more
Rachel Carson: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and… Read more
Strong Coffee by Anne Higgins Strong coffee smells like a current of warm southerly air in the climate of dawn. Strong coffee gets stronger when poured back through the grounds. Opaque, thick, hot, bitter for waking up, the caffeine pumps… Read more
“Stay low, stay quiet, keep it simple, don’t expect too much, enjoy what you have.” — This statement by Dean Koontz sums up my philosophy of living a simple life. I’m continually saying, “Enjoy what you have.” I think we… Read more
We’ve had storms. On Wednesday I wrote: The storm is a spectator sport with roller derby waves, trees doing the rhumba, rain falling like waving racetrack flags, and winds sounding like angry fans. After my piano lesson I had a blast out… Read more
The winds have tumbled through the trees and across the Salish Sea this week like teenagers running from trouble. My week has scurried by with as much force as those winds and on multiple trajectories. First up on Monday was this… Read more
Do any of you remember that song? Though I didn’t grow tomatoes this year, my next door neighbour did and in abundance. Lucky for us, she shares! This basket of tomatoes was sitting on our fence last Friday morning (6:30am) — a… Read more
