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…
Tag: reflection
A Picture (or Two)
I missed Wordless Wednesday but here's a picture for Thursday ... of a sunny Okanagan day in July. And another ... of the snowboarding venue for the Arctic Winter Games for 2018. We are starting to collect a lot of snow. Greetings and happy November from the Northwest Territories. 🙂
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,…
Mourning the Loss of a Narcissist
There are many types of losses, most of which are natural and normal, even if they hurt like hell. Most of us will experience the loss of parents and grandparents, the loss of a relationship or two, the loss of a friendship. Some losses are much worse than others; the loss of a child, for…
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…
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…
Northern Autumn
Here in the north ... ... the rivers are low. It has been hot and dry. But it's cooler now and the autumn colours emerge quickly and early. The birches are lovely ... ... and the air invigorating and fresh. But soon, all this will be covered in snow. We have to enjoy the wonders…
Closing Time
The last summer days are coming to a close. Unable to continue their slowing breaths, some leaves in this northern clime are already turning yellow. So must we all. And know the beauty that exists in the end. Wherever you are in the northern hemisphere, happy autumn. 🙂 To you southerners, happy spring. 🙂
Shadows
Sometimes we have shadows. They help us stay cool or they lead to the light. Sometimes we have shadows. They sit in our hearts or they lead to the night.
