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
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
A Story
slip away to the lake
Let me show you around one of our local lakes. It may be January but Mother Nature keeps our lakes open. Listen. What do you hear? It’s so quiet though I hear Chestnut Backed Chickadees. They’re flitting about chatting to… Read more
A Story
moss
The sunlight squeezing its way through the forest canopy, the silence interrupted only by the sound of rushing water or birds flitting about seeking insects, so many shades of soothing green and earthy brown, the scent of wet cedar, and… Read more
General
If you explore one day
If you explore a small town one day, you may find relics from the past. We explored and found spring had made its entrance. The relics were holding their breath, their floor boards creaking, their paint peeled, and several someones… Read more
General
in the neighbourhood
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
