I am taking the pause that refreshes. After being promoted to a new job that is testing any and all abilities that I might or might not have, I have to take a break. A summer photo from the Okanagan in British Columbia. I will be dropping in from time to time to…
Category: Commentary
Remembrance Day
30 Days of Gratitude- Day 11 (Photo credit: aussiegall) I first published this post on November 11, 2013 and then again in 2015. As a tribute to my family's veterans and all those many, many others, here it is again. Thank you for your service. We will remember. In Canada, today…
Crossing the Mighty Mackenzie River
The Mackenzie River is the largest river system in Canada and the second largest in North America. It is so big that in places it looks like an ocean or huge lake. It even has a vanishing point. Driving across the bridge that spans the Mackenzie going south from Yellowknife doesn't capture that effect. However,…
More Yellowknife
This photo shows a recent overcast day at a small lake just outside of Yellowknife. To me, the landscape is iconically northern-looking with much evidence of the Canadian Shield covered by short trees. Clear ice is also forming on this pond. Probably enough to walk on, but I wouldn't take the chance yet.And, one more shot…
Happy Thanksgiving
Summer reflected in the bounty of fall. Happy Thanksgiving.
Don’t Call Me Petal
Are there "pet" names in your life? Names that are perhaps more sour than sweet? Names that make you roll your eyes? Or worse, make you want to hurl? I mean, I've been called names that, well, I can't repeat here. Like, you know, twitface and frackwit. I can take those. But what I really…
Big Red
I found these beautiful red bushes glowing in their fall mantle. I don't know what kind of bushes they are, but like most things in life, they're just passing through, gifting us with their colour before they're gone. Happy Fall.
Life in cancerland: 18 tips
Caitlyn Kelly has shared with her readers some of what she has learned about living with and recovering from cancer. Thank you for sharing, Caitlyn. ❤ https://wp.me/p10LNZ-dyz
Too Gorgeous
We recently visited Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park not far from Hay River, NWT. The river was very low from the dry summer but the falls were still very impressive. It was an invigorating visit - quite cool at only 6°C. Winter is approaching quickly and yes, it will be cold. Be we will also…
Do You Know What These White Spots Are?
It's not a case of really bad dandruff. It's not dry skin. It's not an example of galloping exfoliation. Nope. It's snow. I know I'm in the north, but yikes. That's soon even for here. However, at least we don't have a hurricane coming at us. To those who do, stay safe. Good luck and…
